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Stibbs, Norman C. obituary

Event Date : Sunday, December 31, 1972
Event Type : Death

Description : A man who dedicated more years of his life to the position of Nelson's Chief Magistrate than any other person, died Sunday in Kootenay Lake District Hospital. Norman C. Stibbs, 88 year-old long-time resident of Nelson, had a record of 11 years as mayor and two years as alderman. He served as alderman for the 1936 to 37 terms and as mayor from 1938-47 and again from 1950 to 52. Four times during his years as mayor, he was returned by acclamation. Mr. Stibbs was born in Bradford, Ontario in 1884. In 1903 he joined the Canadian Pacific Railway at Havelock, Ontario as a car checker in the training department. He was later transferred to West Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Schrieber, Lethbridge, Alberta and finally to Nelson in 1917. He retired from the CPR in 1938 to become Mayor of the City. During his tenure as Mayor Mr. Stibbs welcomed many celebrities to the city, including Lord Halifax, John Ridland, past British Vice-Counsul, The Duke of Athlone, Princess Alice and R. O. Alexander, past Governor-General of Canada. Mr. Stibbs was made a life member of the Union of B.C. Municipalities, the Nelson Chamber of Commerce, was on the executive of the Canadian Federation of Mayors. He was also the founder and honourary president of Nelson Sea Cadets, and instigated the Nelson Midsummer Bonspiel. Mr. Stibbs was instrumental in the drive to have an airstrip built at Nelson. In 1947, Mr. Stibbs was named Freeman of Nelson and in 1948-50 he was president of the Senior Hockey Club. He was also a member of the Masonic Order, Scottish Rite, Shrine and Oddfellows. Starting in 1941, he was a member of the Red Cross and its president for five years. The former mayor was also a member of Kootenay Lake General Hospital Board, the Municipal Library Board, and charter member of Nelson Stamp Club and was on the Chamber of Commerce executive. His wife predeceased him in 1970. Surviving is one son, Dr. Gerald Stibbs of Seattle and three grandchildren.

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Train Wreck view 3

Train Wreck view 3

Train wreck of April 14, 1928. The CNR train crashed just past the Bradford station as it was heading southbound across the river. Engineer J.W Brooks died from this crash, and was found in his seat when the wreck was recovered. He died from the force and circumstances of the derailment. There was no known cause of the derailment.

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Rybka Bros. Produce Totally Destroyed by Fire

Rybka Bros. Produce Totally Destroyed by Fire

"Rybka Bros. Produce, 251 Holland Street East, Bradford, located immediately west of the C.N.R. station, was completely destroyed by fire, with its contents, late yesterday afternoon." ...

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Events

Events

Contains news clippings and articles on various events of Bradford West Gwillimbury

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1 and 3 Holland Street East

1 and 3 Holland Street East

The building located at 1 Holland St. East (on the northeast corner of Holland and Barrie Streets) is part of what is known as the Green Block. The structure was originally owned by Mr. Green, who lived with his family on the west side of Church St. in the hotel. The Masonic Hall is still found upstairs at this location in 2014. (1, 2)
Many businesses have been located at 3 Holland St. East (on the northeast corner of Holland and Barrie Streets) over the years. They include a grocery store, a boot and shoe shop (run by Charlie Wilson), an insurance company (that was later run by Fred Cook), a delivery service for C.N.R. (first by horse and buggy, then later by Model T Ford), a hamburger stand (run by Harold ‘Butch’ Boyd), and a telephone office. The first private telephone came to Bradford in 1885 and was run by a number of businessmen. There were ten phones only for Bradford. A garage was later added at the back at the laneway for trucks and cars. (1, 2)

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