"Arthur Evans, retiring Simcoe-Centre MPP said Thursday night he was leaving politics because "we should have new blood". He was speaking at an all-candidates meeting held in Sir William Osler School by the Bradford and West Gwillimbury Progressive Conservative Riding Association. Three contestants for the nomination in Simcoe-centre spoke after Mr. Evans reminisced about his last 16 years at Queen's Park. Evans described his various duties, told a joke about Stuart Smith, and promised the nominees that the winner would have all his support and advice."
Audio of an interview with Dalton Jermey on March 27, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. Dalton talks about his life, including politics (he was Warden of Simcoe County), his early life and his memories of the county. See the Related Descriptions below for summary.
Audio and summary of an interview with Dalton Jermey on March 27, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. Dalton talks about his life, including politics (he was Warden of Simcoe County), his early life and his memories of the county. See the Related Descriptions below for links to audio and summary.
Summary of an interview with Dalton Jermey on March 27, 1974. He is interviewed by Jack Coleman and Peter Moran. Dalton talks about his life, including politics (he was Warden of Simcoe County), his early life and his memories of the county. See the Related Descriptions below for audio.
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..."
This portrait is of Edward A. Little, son of W.C. Little of Innisfil Township. Both Edward and his father were political men (his father being the MP of South Simcoe from 1867-1881), while Edward became MPP for the District of Cardwell in 1894.
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..."
"Deputy Reeve Ken Wood is going places in his 1929 Peace Arrow. Mr. Wood has been invited to take his car along and participate in today's CNE opening."
"Art Evans, MPP for Simcoe Centre and his daughter Cathy enjoy a dance last Saturday evening. The event was a beef barbeque and meet your member night held in Barrie. More than 1,000 people were on hand for the event. In addition to the food, they enjoyed dancing to music by Kitty Meredith."
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.
