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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Kingsville Quartets Entry Form!

Further to our February announcement of the Kingsville Games' quartet piping contest (and $1500 participation prize draw!) the entry form...

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,...

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...