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 Pajama Game delights, in Cookstown
The Pajama Game! The delightful Tony Award-winning musical, based on the book "7 1/2 Cents" by Richard Bissell, is the final offering in The South Simcoe Theatre's 2011-2012 season.[...]
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 A look at Shoreline preservation
Back in the early days of cottaging on Lake Simcoe, it was common for waterfront property owners to build massive breakwaters, cut down trees, and replace steep shorelines with gently sloping lawns, as they wished.[...]
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 Rae: "Mean-spirited budget"
To the editor: Are you prepared to give up $13,000 during your golden years? MP Peter Van Loan and Prime Minister Stephen Harper think you are. That's what the average Canadian will have to give up thanks to the federal budget introduced by the Conservative Party.[...]
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 Road Rage?
Deputy Mayor Rob Keffer is calling for a closer analysis, that would compare a 2009 estimate of the costs of expropriation with the reality, for the 8th Line-Dissette St. road-widening, "so we can actually learn from what happened." We wonder if there is really a need for a staff report.[...]
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 A fresh, new Page
Last year, in Grade 7, W.H. Day student Louis Vatrt applied for the Legislative Page program at Queen's Park, but was turned down. But this year, with the recommendation of his teacher, and a 750-word essay describing how he would contribute to the Page program, 13 year old Louis was accepted.[...]
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 Atom AE Bulldogs in Detroit
Bradford Bulldogs Atom AE team travelled to Detroit, Michigan, March 23-25, for a tournament that included a game on the Joe Louis Arena - home of the Detroit Red Wings. Game 1 was a match between two Canadian Teams - Bradford, and the Guelph Storm Jr.[...]
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 BDHS: One of the fastest improving schools
by Cheryl Browne, Barrie Examiner More than bricks and mortar, and more than just a mortarboard. The schools that shape our children's futures are about more than curriculum and good grades.[...]
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 A Soldier's Life, in 1812
By Helen Yielding "A Soldier's life is terribly hard, says Alice." That's a memorable line from an A.A. Milne poem, of Winnie the Pooh fame, that most of us will recognize. And Alice was right on.[...]
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 Triple-Threat Achievement
by Jeanette Martin Nine of Bradford's best young performers - students at Music In Motion Performing Arts Studio - participated in the Access Broadway Triple Threat Competition in Syracuse, New York, March 23-25, and brought home the hardware.[...]
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 Looking at transit costs
Bradford West Gwillimbury will be retaining Wally Beck and HDR Corp. - the consulting firm that carried out the initial $25,000 Transit Feasibility Study for the Town - to go one step further, and look into the costs of implementing Transit, as recommended by the Active Transportation Committee.[...]
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 Found one!
Kids hunt for Easter Eggs, at the Annual Bradford West Gwillimbury Easter Egg Hunt in Lions Park, held Saturday, April 7.[...]
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 Hockey finals
Bradford Tyke #2 - Champs! Bradford Tyke Local League #2 won the Championship, with a come-from behind 7-5 victory over Schomberg on March 31. Aiden Kapralik had the hat trick, Spencer Natale scored a pair of goals, singles by Justin Dias and Brandon Spadafora.[...]
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 Bradford Bantam 'A' Rep York-Simcoe Finalists
Game 1, Newmarket - 6, Bradford Marcon General Contracting/Fox Racing - 2. Goals by Mitchell Tracey from Garrett Gordon; and Travis Loran from Alex Kooy. Game 2, Bradford Marcon General Contracting/Fox Racing - 4, Newmarket - 4.[...]
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 Remember Vimy Ridge
To the editor: April 9 marks the 95th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. After failed attempts by both the British and French forces, a corps of brave and determined Canadian soldiers captured this strategic ridge in France, so important to the German Defence in World War I.[...]
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 Find out: Is it Junk, or Jewels?
Before you sell off Aunt Martha's teapot in a garage sale, find out if it's junk - or jewels, at the 3rd annual Junk or Jewels Appraisal Day. The fundraiser for the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) will be taking place at Cookstown United Church on Saturday, April 14, from 10 a.m.[...]
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 Relying on the kindness of strangers
Tana Silverland has been relying on the kindness of strangers since June 2010. That's when she packed up her gear and began cycling across Canada on a specially built tricycle, following an elliptical, wandering route, and raising awareness of SOS Children's Villages wherever she has gone.[...]
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 Minor Peewees York-Simcoe Champs!
Game 4, Newmarket - 3, Bradford - 1. Lone goal by Josh Landolfi, from Patrick Chusroskie. Teams are now tied, 2-all - with the 5th game played March 29 at the Bradford West Gwillimbury Leisure Centre Blue Rink! Game 5, Bradford - 1, Newmarket - 1.[...]
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 Shaved for the Brave, at Fred C. Cook
There were so many people - students and adults alike - who signed up for Shave for the Brave, to either donate 10" of hair or have their heads shaved bald, that organizers set up chairs on the stage at Fred C.[...]
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 Montessori school proposal hits snag
The old St. Luke's Anglican Church in Pinkerton - a pioneer community on the 11th Line of BWG, west of 5 Sideroad - has been offered a new lease on life.[...]
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 Bradford's Got Talent!
The Bradford & District Skating Club put on a wonderful series of performances, in Bradford's Got Talent - showcasing the Club's skaters, from the youngest CanSkate to STARSkaters. As well as great performances and costumes, the Club also presented a number of awards: Jr.[...]
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 What Council got paid in 2011
The Treasurer's report on Council and committee remuneration for 2011 has been filed - and the total comes to $272,572 for all BWG Boards, Committees and Council, plus another $19,128.85 in expenses.[...]
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