An article about the ground breaking for the new Library and Leisure Centres to be built on Holland Street W.

"The site of the new Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre and Public Library/Cultural Centre was off-limits, as the contractor's crews continued to move earth, in preparation for the start of construction - so the official groundbreaking ceremony took place across the road, at the Canadian Tire Store, and in front of the fencing on Holland St. West..."

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 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..."

An article announcing the death of and paying tribute to Ron Simpson.

"St. John's Presbyterian Church was filled yesterday with people mourning the death and celebrating the life of longtime Bradford West Gwillimbury Councillor Ron Simpson...Mr. Simpson, a custom homebuilder by profession, has been a councillor since 1985 for all but one term.,,"

"Arthur Evans of Bradford, former Simcoe Centre MPP, was among the dignitaries at the official opening of the new Simcoe County courthouse in Barrie last Friday. Mr. Evans who represented Simcoe Centre for 16 years, was joined in the plaque unveiling and ribbon cutting by Roy McMurtry, Attorney General of Ontario, and George McCague, Minister of Government Services. The courthouse is in downtown Barrie and it cost $7.3 million. It contains four county courtrooms and five courtrooms for the criminal and family court divisions. The building also accommodates the office of the sheriff and Crown attorney, administration offices, and the Simcoe County Law Association. A large crowd braved snowy weather to watch the opening ceremony and tour the modern building."