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Three articles in the Aug 14, 2014 edition of the Bradford Times, all relating to Carrotfest events.
"CarrotFest, voted the #1 street festival in Ontario, returns this August, with over 300 vendors, Ontario Dock Dogs Competition at the Bradford Community Centre, buskers and live entertainment on stage, Gable Bros. Midway, Pro Wrestling, great food and much more. ..."
Bradford Times
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"Outdoor festivals face an all-ir-nothing kind of scenario, If the weather is fine, the crowds come out. If it rains, as it did for the 2014 Carrotfest, it can be nothing short of disaster for the vendors and event organizers. That was one reason the Town of Bradford West Gwililmbury agreed to hold the opening ceremonies for Carrotfest on Friday night, endorsing an evening of live entertainment outdoors at the main stage, and encouraging downtown businesses to co-ordinate a Midnight Madness shopping event - although the street festival would still take place on Saturday. ..."
Bradford Times
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"The new 42000 sq. ft. Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library at 425 Holland St. West opened its doors on May 24. ..."
Bradford Times
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"The new 42000 sq. ft. Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library at 425 Holland St. West opened its doors on May 24. ..."
Bradford Times
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Continuation of Grand Opening of BWG Public Library
Bradford Times
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"It was a "soft" opening for the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Public LIbrary at 425 Holland Street West (beside Bradford District High School) when it first opened its doors on May 24 - but now it's time to celebrate. ..."
Bradford Times
My Canada: When Lacrosse was King in Bradford
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An article about the history and popularity of the game of lacrosse in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
"At this time in June, 110 years ago, there was only one topic being discussed in every household in Bradford: the Bradford players on the Canadian Lacrosse Associations' All Star Team, then playing across Canada on their way to Vancouver, as part of an around-the-world trip promoting the national game. At that time in Canada's history, that game was lacrosse - not hockey..."
Luanne Campbell Edwards
My Canada... The Campbells of Bradford
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An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
Luanne Campbell Edwards
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Event Date : Tuesday, June 02, 1992
Event Type : Death
Description : At the Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie, in his 89th year. Resident of Barrie and formerly of Bradford. Husband of the late Helen Morris. Father of Maxine (Mrs. Dalton R. Slessor) of Trout Creek, Winfield and his wife Lucy of Brampton, Ada (Mrs. Walter Woodhouse) of Malton and Ester Sirett of Toronto. Grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services at the Jennett Chapel of the McClelland and Slessor Funeral Home, Barrie. Interment in Barrie Union Cemetery, Barrie.
Bradford Times
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"Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library is on the move! Saturday, April 30, 2011 will be the last day we are open to the public. Doors will be closed at our current location as of Monday, May 2, 2011. Due dates on all materials will be extended and no fines will be applied during the closure. Doors will be open to the public at our new location, 425 Holland St. West, on Tuesday, May 24, 2011. All items are to be returned to our new location. As sad as we are to leave our current location we are excited about all the opportunities to come. We welcome you to join us for our Grand Opening Events happening throughout the month of June. Watch for more details."
Bradford Times