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An 1904 reprint of part of the April 2nd, 1863 edition of the South Simcoe Times. It was printed by the Bradford Witness as part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series. It has happenings related to Bradford ratepayers and town council.

An 1904 congratulatory article for Robert Stewart, who had been town clerk since 1861. The article also lists Simcoe County's representatives in 1863. Part of the "Bradford 4_ Years Ago" series printed by the Bradford Witness.

An article about a gathering hosted by the Bradford and West Gwillimbury Liberal Conservative Associations.

Photograph of Bradford men: Ed Coombs (Reeve of Bradford), James Webb, T.W.W. Evans and Archie Wright. Lawn bowling balls are resting at their feet on the grass.

Business card found in library time capsule. Business card is for Gary Lamb, Town of Bradford Councillor.

An article about construction of the new library at 425 Holland Street West.

"Garry Pilon, principal of Salter Pilon + Lett Architects, provided an update on the new BWG REcreation complex and Library: 'There's lots of activity on that site...It's progressing well and on schedule.' Since September 1, excavation and grading have been underway on the 'campus lands' site - 21 acres fronting on Holland St. W., just west of Bradford District High School..."

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..."

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..."

Photograph of Art and Audrey Evans with their children. The photograph is found on the front side of a campaign card for Art Evans. Evans was running for a seat as an MPP.

(L-R) Cathy, Art, Audrey, Robin, Donald and John.

Ribbon cutting of the new Administrative Building for the Township of West Gwillimbury on August 12, 1989. (L-R): Ron Simpson, Frank Jonkman, Jim Corneau, Frances Reid, Harry Adams, Bud Brown, Bruce Owen.

The building was designed by architect R. Myles Allison from Barrie, and replaces the offices built in 1951. The building and adjacent works garage cost $820 000.