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My Canada: When Lacrosse was King in Bradford

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2017-06-22

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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2017-03-30

Part of Local History Collection

An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Campbell, Lewis Blanchard obituary

CA BWGPL VS-2000-18919
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2006-07-22

Part of Vital Statistics

Event Date : Friday, July 14, 2006
Event Type : Death

Description : Died after a lengthy illness at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, in his 88th year. Husband of Doris for 44 years. Beloved father of Suzanne, Luanne and her husband Michael Edwards. Loving grandfather of Laura and Alice. Son of the late William and late Marjorie Campbell. Nephew of the late Dr. Lewis Campbell. Lewis will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Friends called at Skwarchuk Funeral Home, 30 Simcoe Rd., Bradford for visitation. Funeral service was held in the Lathangue Chapel on Tuesday, July 18, 2006 at 11 a.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford.

Bradford West Gwillimbury Times

Ritchie's Drugstore Closing

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1974

Part of Local History Collection

Bradford Witness newspaper article from 1974 about the closing of Ritchie's Patent Medicines. The business before being Ritchie's was W. L. Campbell's Drugstore. "During the 57 years it was in the Campbell name, the pharmacy also shared its quarters with William's father's lumber and grain business, as well as the doctor's office of his brother Lewis."

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Marjorie Blanchard Campbell Obituary

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1968

Part of Vital Statistics

Obituary for Marjorie Blanchard Campbell in an unnamed newspaper. Her death was in 1968.

Luanne Campbell Edwards

Campbell, Lewis Blanchard & Bell, Doris Kathleen

CA BWGPL VS-1900-20126
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1962-09-19

Part of Vital Statistics

Event Date : Saturday, September 08, 1962
Event Type : Marriage

Description : Doris Kathleen, youngest daughter of Mrs. Bell and the late Mr. Ross E. Bell of Gilford, to Lewis Blanchard, only son of Mrs. Campbell and the late Mr. William L. Campbell of Bradford. The wedding took place in the home of the bride. Rev. F. G. MacTavish officiated. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Thomas H. Bell, of Gilford. The bride was attended by two nieces. Miss Wendy Kell, Churchill, was bridesmaid and Miss Jane Roberts, Bradford, was flower girl. Mr. Ross Clubine, Bradford, was groomsman and Jim Roberts, nephew of the bride, was the usher. Following the ceremony the bride and groom visited the groom's mother at the Willows Nursing Home, Aurora. Mr. and Mrs. Campbell will reside at 129 Barrie St., Bradford.

Bradford Witness

W. L. Campbell Drug Store Collection

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1891 - 1951

Part of Local History Artifacts

A collection of items from when W.L. Campbell Drug Store was in operation and showcases the types of items that would have been sold there/the services offered. Items include lotions, powders, photo printing envelopes.

Luanne Campbell Edwards