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A newspaper photograph of Peter Mizzoni (Bradford Rotary Club President), Anne Wagg (Fundraising Committee Chairperson) and Lorraine Tompkins (Library Board Chairperson) with a fundraising thermometer. Related to fundraising for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.

A newspaper article about the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury purchasing the site and building of the old Bradford High School.

"Admirers of the old Bradford District High School, at 28 Queen St., can rest a little easier following an announcement this week regarding the building's fate. In order to maintain the heritage building, which was designated in 2013, Bradford West Gwillimbury recently decided to invest in preserving the past...The two-storey Greek classical revival building is certainly a unique feature in Simcoe County, as its facade is almost unchanged from when it opened its doors in 1923..."

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 had something for everyone, including a flash mob choreographed by Shelby Thoms."

"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."

"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." ...

"Despite the wet weather, Captain Carrot entertained Carrot Fest visitors, such as the Ferragine family." ...

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..."

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..."

"Celebrate our farming heritage at Carrot Fest.

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." ...