It is a remarkable achievement. The year 2021 marked the 40th anniversary of one of the most catalytic events in the history of piping in British Columbia: Jack Lee’s capture of the Gold Medal and Silver Star at the 1981 Northern Meeting, the first by a British Columbia bagpiper. His historic achievement and subsequent teachings…
After 10-years of planning and preparations, the new Scottish Centre for Victoria is finally under construction. The $4.37million Victoria Highland Games Association (VHGA) project got underway in June and as of October 26, the wooden framing is up and the amphitheater concrete walls are complete.
In June 1971, while the Province of British Columbia was preparing for its centennial the following month of joining Confederation, several enthusiastic members of the Delta Municipal Police Department formed the fledgling Delta Police Pipe Band. The Municipality of Delta contributed funds for the band to purchase practice chanters and drum pads for these keen…
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…
