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Mar 28, 20241 min read
History & Archives: The 1950s Toronto Indoor Games
In recognition of Saturday's Toronto Indoor Games at Moss Park Armouries, the History & Archives committee of The Pipers' & Pipe Band...
Dec 11, 20232 min read
A Message from Andrew Giles, President, PPBSO
Dear Members of the PPBSO, I am profoundly honoured to have been elected as the President of The Pipers and Pipe Band Society of...
Nov 21, 20231 min read
Notice of 2023 PPBSO AGM
Notice is hereby given of the Annual General Meeting of The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario, to be held December 9, 2023 at 10:00...
Sep 5, 20233 min read
PPBSO President's Message: Leading and Volunteering
In this note to members today I want to give you an unvarnished view of the high-level workings of the not-for-profit organization that...
Jul 13, 20232 min read
Reminder: PPBSO Highland Games Inclement Weather Policy!
We know that southern Ontario summer weather conditions can bring inclement weather with thunderstorms a common occurrence. With the...
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Real-time Contest Status! PPBSO pilots the use of WhatsApp!
With a view to improve the timing of band competitions and ensure bands know the precise status of a pipe band competition The Pipers’ &...
Jun 2, 20232 min read
Highland Games 101!
This information will be useful if you’re new to the summer games circuit sanctioned by The Pipers & Pipe Band Society of Ontario. And if...
May 12, 20231 min read
Calling All Bands! Kincardine Performance Opportunity!
Kincardine Scottish Festival is seeking pipe bands to perform during the afternoon of its annual Highland games on Saturday July 8. The...
May 4, 20232 min read
Help Wanted! PPBSO website!
Like many organizations the world over The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario relies on its web presence to mark its virtual place in...
Apr 20, 20231 min read
Kingsville Quartets Entry Form!
Further to our February announcement of the Kingsville Games' quartet piping contest (and $1500 participation prize draw!) the entry form...
Apr 18, 20231 min read
No PPBSO participation at Kincardine Games in 2023
The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario has been informed that the $7 million dollar “Downtown Dig” infrastructure project in the Town...
Apr 8, 20231 min read
Champion Supreme points available for soloists at concurrent Ottawa, Western Branch events
Two upcoming indoor competitions on May 6 will offer soloists the opportunity to earn Champion Supreme points towards their summer games...
Mar 7, 20231 min read
Highland Games Stewards' Meeting!
A brief meeting is planned for Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 7:00 PM - for for both those currently active PPBSO stewards and those who...
Feb 21, 20232 min read
Ontario's 2023 Games Season!
It may feel like a cold February day in most of Ontario but it won’t be long before the grass is green, the air is warm and the quiet,...
Feb 7, 20232 min read
Kingsville Highland Games: Big money for competing along with a red carpet welcome - & Quartets!
This year - Saturday, June 24, 2023 - the Kingsville Highland Games is giving piping, drumming and pipe band competitors something no...
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Opportunity Knocks! Calling Highland Games Stewards!
The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario is currently in planning mode for the coming 2023 season of exciting Highland games. Most know...
Jan 14, 20231 min read
Maxville Games 1989: Grade 1 Pipe Band Medleys
Here’s another offering from the History & Archives committee of The Pipers’ & Pipe Band Society of Ontario: the grade 1 pipe band event...
Jan 10, 20231 min read
2023 Membership Dues
A reminder to all that 2023 membership dues should be paid on or before January 15, 2023 to avoid extra fees. Full payment details can be...
Dec 3, 20223 min read
Welcome & 2022 AGM!
Welcome to our new website! Our old website owes us nothing: it has served us for about 14 years. Thank you, WordPress. As you know,...
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