Another landmark house in BWG at risk?
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- 2008-07-24
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Article about the history of the Phillips-Stoddart mud brick house, built circa 1837.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
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Another landmark house in BWG at risk?
Part of Local History Collection
Article about the history of the Phillips-Stoddart mud brick house, built circa 1837.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Bradford's Sesquicentennial Parade - a celebration
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"Led by the combined Colour Parties of the Bradford, Sutton and Newmarket Legions, and the Bradford Pipes & Drums, Bradford residents turned out to participate in or to watch the Sesquicentennial Parade on August 19, celebrating the town's 150th Birthday." ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Breaking ground for a new BWG Leisure Centre and Public Library
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An article about the ground breaking for the new Library and Leisure Centres to be built on Holland Street W.
"The site of the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre and Public Library/Cultural Centre was off-limits, as the contractor's crews continued to move earth, in preparation for the start of construction - so the official groundbreaking ceremony took place across the road, at the Canadian Tire Store, and in front of the fencing on Holland St. West..."
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Combining old and new, to celebrate 150 years
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"Local businesses are beginning to catch the 'sesqui-centennial fever' - businesses like eSIGNS Canada, which specializes in banners, storefronts, signs, and vehicle graphics. To celebrate, president Gary Brickell decided to have his company's service van 'wrapped' in photos relating to Bradford's 150th anniversary." ...
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Doug White - Unveiling of the Elizabeth Gwillim Statue
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Mayor of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Doug White giving his address at the official unveiling of the Elizabeth Gwillim Simcoe Statue in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library
Grant kick starts major canal work
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Bradford West Gwillimbury and King Township received $10.2 million from the Ontario government to reconstruct the Holland Marsh canal.
Sandra Bolan
Hundreds gather to fete leisure centre opening
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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..."
Bradford Topic
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Article about the construction of the most recent library building at 425 Holland St West.
Bradford Topic
Looking at plaques, for the Sesquicentennial
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Newspaper article expressing interest in renaming streets to honour Bradford's history, and including plaques at the roadsides to explain the significance.
Bradford West Gwillimbury Times
Mural restored for Bradford's Sesquicentennial
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"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