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.
"Last week, Ontario Premier William Davis appointed Simcoe Centre MPP Art Evans, parliamentary assistant to the minister of transportation and communications, Jim Snow. Mr. Evans said Friday that he was pleased with the appointment and was looking forward to his new duties. In the past Evans has been involved in the energy field and was on the Board of Directors of Ontario Hydro for a number of years."
"A different type of campaign relying on door-to-door canvassing paid off for D. Arthur Evans last Thursday when he was returned to the Ontario Legislature. Mr. Evans, the Conservative incumbent, led New Democratic candidate Paul Wessenger by 1,934 votes and Liberal Marg Kelly by 4,443. Mr. Evans said he felt the race was closer this time both because he was running against two good candidates and a provincial trend which saw the Conservative majority cut and their number of seats reduced to 51."
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.
Official opening event for the new Bradford Public Library on November 6, 1988. Eleanor Sherbo is holding the microphone, with Bruce Owen and Brenda Fuss to her left.
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..."
