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Exciting News: Reduced Membership Fees for Under 16's in 2025 and the Windsor/Detroit-Western Branch amalgamation
Reduced Fees for U16 and amalgamation of Windsor and Western Branch
Nov 11, 20242 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...
Mar 28, 20241 min read

Hot Ticket! PPBSO Champ Supreme Party Tickets On Sale!
The Pipers and Pipe Band Society of Ontario will be once again hosting its Champion Supreme Ceilidh on the historic grounds of the Royal...
Oct 15, 20231 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...
Sep 5, 20233 min read


Life Membership Award: Chris Buchanan
Chris Buchanan, long-time president of The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario was awarded the PPBSO's Life Membership award at...
Aug 13, 20232 min read

The Piobaireachd Society to manage the Silver Chanter
The Piobaireachd Society has agreed to take over the running of one of piping’s most iconic events, the Silver Chanter. It will do so...
Jun 29, 20232 min read


Vintage Gems: Angus MacAulay & Steve MacKinnon
Two more recordings have been digitized from the original shellac 78 RPM recordings held in the archives of The Pipers’ & Pipe Band...
Jun 28, 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...
Jun 2, 20232 min read


Reminder: Georgetown Games Entry Deadline (& low entries note)
A reminder to all potential competitors that the deadline to enter the Saturday, June 10, Georgetown Highland Games is this coming...
May 18, 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 12, 20231 min read


Band Games Passes in the Mail!
Please contact the PPBSO if you have not received your Band Passes within five days from date of mailing. Do not wait until the day of...
May 11, 20231 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...
May 4, 20232 min read

Bands giving a pass to makeshift Kincardine event
At least five grade 2 bands, four from Ontario and one from the US, have all voluntarily backed away from an invitation by the Kincardine...
Apr 26, 20232 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 20, 20231 min read


New PPBSO Community Outreach Officer role!
The Board of Directors of The Pipers' & Pipe Band Society of Ontario today unanimously approved the establishment of a new role,...
Apr 8, 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 17, 20232 min read
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