Newton Robinson Canada 150 Banner
- CA BWGPL AR-2018-11-13-01
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- 2017
Part of Local History Artifacts
A banner hung in Newton Robinson as part of Bradford West Gwillimbury's 'Canada 150' events and celebrations.
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
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Newton Robinson Canada 150 Banner
Part of Local History Artifacts
A banner hung in Newton Robinson as part of Bradford West Gwillimbury's 'Canada 150' events and celebrations.
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
Newspaper clippings - Bradford United Church
Part of Local History Collection
Newspaper clippings containing photographs and articles relating to the activities and history of the Bradford United Church.
Bradford Weekly
New Sesquicentennial Steering Committee
Part of Local History Collection
"BWG Council passed a Bylaw appointing the members of the new Sesquicentennial Executive Steering Committee - a committee of Council set up to oversee decisions on the celebrations for the 150th Anniversary of Bradford.
Councillor Del Crake was appointed Chair of the Committee; members are Councillors Jeanny Salmon, James Leduc, and Mark Contois.
The Committee will work with the Recreation Department, and with residents, organizations and groups interested in hosting events or getting involved in the Municipal celebration, which will take place from Oct. '07 to Sept. '08.
Among the suggestions: a Celebration Logo Contest, a re-enactment of the inaugural meeting of Council, a Winterfest, Super Picnic, Fireworks, sports tournaments and Civics awards. A New Year's Gala on December 31st, 2007, will be a major fundraiser for an "artifact of object" to be unveiled on July 1, 2008.
The next meeting of the Committee is on February 12th. Any community group or organization interested in getting involved in the Sesquicentennial should contact Manager of Recreation Nick Warman,....
"This is going to be a very exciting time for our town," said Mayor Doug White. "It's going to be one great, great year." "
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Mural restored for Bradford's Sesquicentennial
Part of WEGWHIST Collection
"Councillor Peter Dykie Jr. has been busy, helping to spruce up Bradford for the Sesquicentennial celebration this year. In particular, he has made it his project to raise the funds to restore the Town's murals, in time for the 150th Anniversary - starting with the historic mural on Holland St. Eact, painted by artist Bill Lewotchko to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Yonge St..."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
MP for Simcoe South - 125th Anniversary for Bradford
Part of Local History Artifacts
Certificate congratulating Bradford on 125 years as a town by Member of Parliament for Simcoe South, Ronald A. Stewart.
Ronald A. Stewart
Mount Pleasant Sunday School history notes
Part of Local History Collection
Typed notes relating to the activities of Mount Pleasant Sunday School, from 1906-1908, compiled from the records of Joseph Brown. Includes information on the celebration of the Sunday School's fiftieth anniversary, advocated for by William Belfry in 1906, and the Sunday School rolls for the years 1907 and 1908.
Unknown
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains misc. items, lettered P- Z
Joe Saint
Part of Joe Saint fonds
Contains misc. items, lettered A - O
Joe Saint
Part of Local History Collection
Photograph of Norman McKinstry from the Bradford Centennial edition of the Bradford Witness. He was one of many who returned home to Bradford for the celebrations.
Bradford Witness
Mayor's Canda Day Address at Bradford Arena
Part of Local History Collection
This article is a transcript of Mayor Pat Storey's speech to a crowd at the Bradford Arena on Canada Day.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times