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Shamrocks, four leaf clovers and bagpipes: St. Patrick’s Day in Vancouver

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Mike Chisholm

TweetThe plaid is a sure sign of spring in British Columbia. Starting this weekend, the French Canadian community in the Lower Mainland is the first to host a festival that has been going strong for 40 years.  The Festival du … Continue reading →

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No bagpiping in Vancouver today. Something even tastier.

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Mike Chisholm

TweetNo, I didn’t get outside to play the bagpipes today. Despite the break in the two month spell of crappy weather, a rare sunny day in the Vancouver area did not tempt me to break out the pipes and burst … Continue reading →

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Bagpiping in Vancouver, BC in the rain, mist and gloom

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Mike Chisholm

TweetWill this gloom ever end? The clouds and rain moved into the Lower Mainland of B.C. in early April. It’s now mid-June and it was 11 degrees today. I could see my breath when I went outside. Mo chreach! (that’s … Continue reading →

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Weddings & graduations for a Vancouver, Lower Mainland bagpiper

Posted on June 7, 2010 by Mike Chisholm

TweetAs I’ve mentioned in an earlier blog post, it’s wedding and graduation season in British Columbia, and for a Vancouver bagpiper, that can mean some busy weeknights and weekend evenings.  Throw in the highland games competitions that take place most … Continue reading →

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Bagpiping in Vancouver? How about bagpiping in Las Vegas, baby!

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Mike Chisholm

Bagpiping in British Columbia is a lot of fun. But think of what can happen with 2,500 bagpipers and drummers in Las Vegas? Continue reading →

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