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Every year on May 5th, the Parliament of Canada recognizes ‘Dutch Heritage Day’ (also known as Bevrijdingsdag – Netherlands Liberation Day), commemorating the sacrifices made by Canadians to liberate the Netherlands from the German invasion during WWII, and forging a unique bond between the two countries. On Wednesday May 5, the Dutch flag was raised in front of the Bradford courthouse by Mayor Rob Keffer, accompanied by local resident Albert Wierenga who has significant Dutch roots, his brother Carl Wierenga, and longtime resident Cor Den Bleker. The annual flag raising signifies the...

  BARRIE, ONT. -- Residents of Bradford West Gwillimbury 18 and older are now eligible to book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccine. Clinics are set up at the Bob Fallis arena through the end of May, with additional clinic dates coming as supply allows. Two weeks ago, Bradford Mayor Rob Keffer called on the province to lower the vaccine eligibility age to get the shot into more residents. Keffer wanted more pop-up clinics for those who had no choice to go into the workplace every day. "Important jobs, whether it be food processing or auto parts, as well as the grocery stores," he sai...

  BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY, ONT. -- Premier Doug Ford said the province would start vaccinating people aged 18 and older living in COVID-19 hot spots, including Bradford. The risk of exposure to the virus is heightened, with the variants of concern, and now more young people are testing positive, along with essential workers who can't work from home. "They come home to their families, and they don't realize they are bringing the coronavirus into their households, and it is troubling," said Bradford West Gwillimbury Mayor Rob Keffer. Bradford resident Elaine Hermitt was shocked to hear ...