"A quarter century after his Man in Motion World Tour and in preparation for his 25th Anniversary Rick Hansen Relay, which will re-create the Canadian portion of his original tour, Rick Hansen is looking for residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury to help cover the 12,000-km trek across Canada. One man in motion will be represented and celebrated by many in motion, as 7,000 participants from across Canada who have made their own difference in the lives of others will walk, wheel or run in the Rick Hansen Relay, which begins Aug. 24 in Cape Spear, Nfld. and concludes May 22, 2012 in Vancouver. The 25th anniversary relay is planned to pass through Bradford West Gwillimbury in December 2011. To find and recognize relay participants, the Rick Hansen Foundation launched an online public contest that opened Tuesday at rickhansenrelay.com, allowing Canadians 13 and older to enter to win a spot for themselves or nominate a worthy individual to participate in the relay as a medal-bearer." ...
"Dubbed the world's greatest carrot festival, the premier downtown Bradford event returned to the streets for a 16th time Saturday. Carrot Fest will close Holland Street in downtown for the day to make way for a myriad of activities, while more fun will also be had in other parts of the downtown and the municipality, such as a midway all weekend long at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre, 125 Simcoe Rd." ...
A newspaper article about the opening of the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library 425 Holland Street W.
"The new Bradford West Gwillimbury public library building opened Tuesday. It features four times more space than the old facility, with youth-oriented material on the main floor and adult-interest material on the second floor...A grand opening for the general public will take place June 3 from 5 to 9 p.m...."
"The annual Carrot Fest in Bradford is a longtime summer tradition. Clockwise from above: Strolling accordion player Klaus Wehrenberg entertains; Sofia Gomez, 3, enjoys a day out; Gwilly, the mascot poses with a fan for a 'selfie'; the crowds enjoy the vendors on Holland Street; Hilary Whittaker (left) and Jane Pound, owners of the Bradford School of Dance, have some fun. To see more photographs from the event, go to thetopic.ca."
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..."
An article about the unveiling of a plaque at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre in memory of Sapper Brian Collier who was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2010.
The road that runs between the Leisure Centre and the Library is named in honour of Brian Collier.
It looks like warm weather will shine down on the 17th annual BWG Carrot Fest in Bradford West Gwillimbury, set to occupy the town's downtown core for a weekend of fun." ...
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 decision to have a new logo for the Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library to coincide with the library moving to a brand new location at 425 Holland Street W.
"Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library's new look extends beyond its new building. The library board recently selected a new logo for the library to help emphasize all the services the facility offers..."
