As I mention just to the right, I like to connect the West coast with the East – sharing stories of bagpipers and events from both coasts. So here’s a story about a piper from the Maritimes. My home town is well known for its bagpipers. I remember growing up in Antigonish and often hearing …
Read more “The second most photographed man in North America – a bagpiper.”
A usual this spring, we woke up to a cloudy day with rain threatening on the morning of June 18. And as usual, it cleared off somewhat by late afternoon. As the RCMP E. Division Pipe Band marched onto the field at Ambleside Park in West Vancouver on Saturday, however, the sun was finally out. …
It’s been a record cold spring here in Vancouver (there always seems to be a record of something or another falling in this city) and this weekend of June 3rd is the first sunny weekend of the year. We’re supposed to wake up Saturday morning with sunshine and birds singing, and it’s supposed to be …
Read more “Bagpiping outside and on the beach in (West) Vancouver…finally.”
Members of by pipe band, the RCMP E. Division Pipe Band were saddened on Tuesday by the news from Pipe Sergeant Mike Guillemin that former well-known and respected Vancouver piper Darleen (Miharija) Milloy has passed away. I did not know Darlene, but she was well known to many band members. Darlene was a key member …
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With the month of May upon us, and the fragrant blossoms of spring filling the air, it’s time to start thinking about upcoming highland games and events in BC and beyond. The competition season has already begun with the April 22, 2011 BC Pipers’ Association Annual Gathering. Next up is the  Washington Pipers’ Association competition …
Read more “Top 10 Bagpiping and Highland Games in Vancouver, BC and Beyond”
Spring brings a lot of joy to those good people who play the pipes and drums. We can play outside again. Today, the thermometer reached 16 degrees in some places in the Lower Mainland. It may have been warmer, but 16 is pretty nice on March 23 in Canada. The axis has turned a bit …
Read more “Preparing for bagpipes in the Vancouver sunshine”
It’s over. Whew. Quite the party at the Atlantic Trap & Gill. I’m not sure how the other St. Paddy’s Day parties went in Vancouver, but it would be tough to beat the one at the Trap. There was a huge crowd, inside, outside on the patio and lined-up at the door. The bagpipes kept …
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It’s a bit of an unknown fact out here in Vancouver, that in Newfoundland, St. Patrick’s Day is more than just an opportunity to get together with friends for a few pints after work . In Newfoundland – there is no work on St. Patrick’s Day. It’s a provincial holiday. The bars open around 11am, …
Read more “Vancouver St. Patrick’s Day Party at Atlantic Trap and Gill”