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Town Buys Old Bradford High

A newspaper article about the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury purchasing the site and building of the old Bradford High School.

"Admirers of the old Bradford District High School, at 28 Queen St., can rest a little easier following an announcement this week regarding the building's fate. In order to maintain the heritage building, which was designated in 2013, Bradford West Gwillimbury recently decided to invest in preserving the past...The two-storey Greek classical revival building is certainly a unique feature in Simcoe County, as its facade is almost unchanged from when it opened its doors in 1923..."

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The sky's the limit!

A newspaper photograph of Peter Mizzoni (Bradford Rotary Club President), Anne Wagg (Fundraising Committee Chairperson) and Lorraine Tompkins (Library Board Chairperson) with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

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Paint the town orange

"Despite the wet weather, Captain Carrot entertained Carrot Fest visitors, such as the Ferragine family." ...

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Liz Fenwick checking out as library CEO

A newspaper article about the retirement of Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's CEO, Liz Fenwick.

"For 21 years, Liz Fenwick has dedicated her life to the operation of one of Bradford West Gwiliimbury's most useful resources - the public library..."

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Library board chooses new logo

A newspaper article about the decision to have a new logo for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library to coincide with the library moving to a brand new location at 425 Holland Street W.

"Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's new look extends beyond its new building. The library board recently selected a new logo for the library to help emphasize all the services the facility offers..."

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Justin Trudeau at the Library

An article about future Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau visiting the library. At the time he was in the running to become Liberal Party leader.

"When Justin Trudeau came to town Friday, Bradford library staff weren't quite prepared for the number of residents to follow. But follow they did, as more than 300 people crowded into the building to grab a glimpse of Canadian Liberal Party member and leadership contender Justin Trudeau..."

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It's Carrot Fest time

"Celebrate our farming heritage at Carrot Fest.

It looks like warm weather will shine down on the 17th annual BWG Carrot Fest in Bradford West Gwillimbury, set to occupy the town's downtown core for a weekend of fun." ...

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Hundreds Honor Fallen Soldier

An article about the unveiling of a plaque at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre in memory of Sapper Brian Collier who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010.

The road that runs between the Leisure Centre and the Library is named in honour of Brian Collier.

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Hundreds gather to fete leisure centre opening

A newspaper article about the grand opening of the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre.

"...Hundreds of residents flocked to the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre Friday evening both to celebrate the facility's grand opening and to partake in an evening of free swimming, skating, Zumba dancing and more..."

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