Colin MacKenzie died peacefully in his sleep on October 10, 2021, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s. Colin was born in Portland Oregon to Johanna and Duncan MacKenzie. He was the oldest of four children. At the age of seven, Colin began learning the bagpipes from his father, and along with his siblings, the MacKenzie…
Well known local piper Mike Carpenter passes away
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Mike Carpenter, the well-known and long-time pipe major of the City of New Westminster Pipe Band passed away suddenly while on a camping trip with his wife and friends recently. A former professional boxer in his youth, Mike emigrated to Canada from Scotland and joined the Vancouver Police Department. He served as pipe major of…
Entries for BCPA June Online Competition Closes June 11
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Entries for the June online piping and drumming competition close on Friday June 11, 2021 at 11:59pm. Click link below for registration details. British Columbia Pipers’ Association – 2021 BCPA Online Summer Competitions (wildapricot.org)
Applications for BCPA Fall Bursaries Now Open
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The BC Pipers’ Association has been the home to many great individuals who selfishly gave of their time and talent over many years to promote this century old organization. Today, their names and efforts continue to support piping and drumming through bursaries and awards set up in their memory, supporting youth development and service to…
