The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
Chinese Proverb
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About John
CELEBRATING over 44 years in Business
Forty-four years ago, I started MacAlpine Furniture in St. George with a passion for craftsmanship and quality. My wife, Susan, joined me and worked by my side for 20 years. This year, we are both retiring and reflecting on an incredible journey. Our clocks have found homes around the world, and we feel truly fortunate to have had such a
Forty-four years ago, I started MacAlpine Furniture in St. George with a passion for craftsmanship and quality. My wife, Susan, joined me and worked by my side for 20 years. This year, we are both retiring and reflecting on an incredible journey. Our clocks have found homes around the world, and we feel truly fortunate to have had such a wonderful career. We sincerely thank all of our customers and friends for their support over the years.
Hobbies
Ten years ago, Susan and I built a new home just outside St. George. I've always enjoyed building and creating things, and our front porch has become one of our favorite places to relax, watch the world go by, and enjoy a good book or newspaper. Spending time playing a few tunes on the guitar is another pastime I enjoy.
Along with tendin
Ten years ago, Susan and I built a new home just outside St. George. I've always enjoyed building and creating things, and our front porch has become one of our favorite places to relax, watch the world go by, and enjoy a good book or newspaper. Spending time playing a few tunes on the guitar is another pastime I enjoy.
Along with tending our vegetable garden, I have planted several fruit trees and enjoy both barbecuing and cooking. When I'm not at home, you can often find me cycling the many trails throughout the Brant area and enjoying the outdoors.
Community Service
Community Service
- Councilor Ward 1 Brant County
- Chair John Noble Home committee of management
Board of Directors
- Brantford Brant Chamber of Commerce
- Brant Waterways Foundation
- Applefest
- St. George Business Association
- Active member of South Dumfries Historical Society
Photo Gallery
In my first term on Council, I worked with the St. George and area business community to help launch the St. George Business Association. For the past eight years, they’ve continued to promote and advocate for St. George and the surrounding area.
Along with the Christmas Tree lighting and local outreach meetings, one of their biggest events has become the annual St. George Business Association Car
The 100th Anniversary of the Founding of the Legion was celebrated on Saturday, August 29, at St. George Legion Branch 605. A commemorative mural, created by Canadian artist Tim Nijenhuis, was unveiled and dedicated to all those who have served our country. I was honoured to be invited, alongside other local dignitaries, to take part in the celebrations. I am also proud that the County was able t
Communication is one of the most important parts of my role as Councillor for Ward 1. It starts by listening.
**These photos were taken on July 1st at Brant County Fire Station #7. Our volunteer firefighters consistently go above and beyond for the community, and one of my priorities this term is ensuring they have the training and tools they need when the call comes in.**
When most people are running away from a fire, they are the ones running toward it — often the first to arrive at an accident or em
Tigercat May,21 2026
One of the more exciting projects completed this term was the new Tigercat production facility at 141 Consolidated Drive. Tigercat employs more than 2,000 people here in Southern Ontario and operates distribution centres in 10 countries, with 170 dealers supporting customers in over 40 countries.
The company began in 1992 in Brantford and soon expanded into Paris, becoming one
- Last year, on August 13 2025, the City of Brantford and the County of Brant
officially celebrated the grand opening of 174 Trillium Way in Paris, a new affordable housing development providing 49 one- and two-bedroom units for singles, couples, small families, and seniors. The project is a key deliverable of the Mayors’ Housing Partnerships Task Force Affordable Housing Action Plan, a joint initia
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Remembrance Day Nov.11, 2022
Honored to be part of the Service
Honored to introduce Jan Wong author of Apron Strings. County of Brant One Book One Brant. April 14, 2019
Paris Port Dover Band Fall 2021
A rewarding experience to be able to
Bring different community groups together at Adelaide Hoodless Homestead.