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Three articles in the Aug 14, 2014 edition of the Bradford Times, all relating to Carrotfest events.
"CarrotFest, voted the #1 street festival in Ontario, returns this August, with over 300 vendors, Ontario Dock Dogs Competition at the Bradford Community Centre, buskers and live entertainment on stage, Gable Bros. Midway, Pro Wrestling, great food and much more. ..."
Bradford Times
Event Date : Wednesday, January 06, 1993
Event Type : Death
Municipality :
Community : Other - Bradford
Description : Suddenly at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto. Resident of Bradford and formerly of Toronto and Nakina. Husband of Judy Borsa. Father of Carl. Brother of Bertha Siren. Visitation and service at the Lathangue & Skwarchuk Funeral Home, Bradford. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bradford. *Original stored in Joe Saint Collection.
Bradford Times
Event Date : Friday, March 12, 1993
Event Type : Death
Municipality :
Community : Other - Bradford
Description : Passed away peacefully at home in Dunchurch in his 69th year. Husband of the late Mary (Wren) van Ry. Son of the late Jacob and Tina van Ry and son-in-law of Ena Wren of Dunchurch and the late Christopher. Father of James and Donna, both of Bradford; Jana and her husband Paul Thompson of Lakefield; Judy and her husband Peter Harway of Dunchurch; Marianne Smith of Tottenham; and Mark of Toronto. Grandfather of Joshua, Amanda, Jacob and Caleb van Ry; Vaughan, Jamie and Christopher Thompson; Meaghan McClymont, Zachary and Hilary Jane Harway; and Scott Smith. Brother of Enny DeBest of Bradford and the late Casey and Gary. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Rested in the Logan Funeral Home, Parry Sound. Interment in Hillcrest Mausoleum and Fairholme Cemetery, Dunchurch in the spring. Donation sto Parry Sound District General Hospital Home Care would be appreciated. *Original stored in Joe Saint Collection.
Bradford Times
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"Outdoor festivals face an all-ir-nothing kind of scenario, If the weather is fine, the crowds come out. If it rains, as it did for the 2014 Carrotfest, it can be nothing short of disaster for the vendors and event organizers. That was one reason the Town of Bradford West Gwililmbury agreed to hold the opening ceremonies for Carrotfest on Friday night, endorsing an evening of live entertainment outdoors at the main stage, and encouraging downtown businesses to co-ordinate a Midnight Madness shopping event - although the street festival would still take place on Saturday. ..."
Bradford Times
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"The new 42000 sq. ft. Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library at 425 Holland St. West opened its doors on May 24. ..."
Bradford Times
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"The new 42000 sq. ft. Bradford West Gwillimbury Public Library at 425 Holland St. West opened its doors on May 24. ..."
Bradford Times
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Continuation of Grand Opening of BWG Public Library
Bradford Times
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"It was a "soft" opening for the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Public LIbrary at 425 Holland Street West (beside Bradford District High School) when it first opened its doors on May 24 - but now it's time to celebrate. ..."
Bradford Times
My Canada: When Lacrosse was King in Bradford
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An article about the history and popularity of the game of lacrosse in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
"At this time in June, 110 years ago, there was only one topic being discussed in every household in Bradford: the Bradford players on the Canadian Lacrosse Associations' All Star Team, then playing across Canada on their way to Vancouver, as part of an around-the-world trip promoting the national game. At that time in Canada's history, that game was lacrosse - not hockey..."
Luanne Campbell Edwards
My Canada... The Campbells of Bradford
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An article about the history of the Campbell family in Bradford, written by Luanne Campbell Edwards.
Luanne Campbell Edwards