Apr 5th, 2010 - Massive photo influx! Finally, we've managed to update our lacking photo gallery with some content. There are additions to all years from 2006 onwards, check out the photo gallery.
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Apr 3rd, 2010 - The BC Indoor was a fairly good show. The pipes pulled out a split (1st and 2nd place ordinals) and the drum corps managed to debut 3 new faces. Check out the video on the media page.
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Mar 28th, 2010 - Congratulations to the successfully elected Directors of the District 50/50 Society. A productive AGM was held at Douglas College, focus will be turned to fundraising and other revenue streams in lieu of government funding.
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Jan 16th, 2010 - Another successful Robbie Burns Dinner with the White Spot Pipe Band. The evening's entertainment was a hit again - Owen's stellar performance capped the night. Dinner seemed to be prepared even faster and was fabulous - look out for the horseradish!! Thanks to everyone who pitched in to help out.
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Nov 14th, 2009 - BCPA has another round of Greighlan Crossing influence. Graham Davidson was again voted in as president and several members are Directors: Len Leroux, Iain Mack & Bill Meston. Moira Mack still serves as the Competition Secretary. Thank you all for your hard work!
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Jul 11th, 2009 - The Pipe Corps pulled out a 1st place ordinal against a tough field in Mt. Vernon. The band pulled out a 3rd place finish overall - great work.
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Jun 27th, 2009 - Willie McErlean is honored as a the 1st drummer to be given a life time membership to the BCPA - Congratulations Willie!! The band pulled out a 3rd in the MSR and a 3rd in the medley and a 2nd in dress and deportment! Nice job by all.
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May 17th, 2009 - A successful weekend over on Vancouver Island for the band. We picked up a whole bunch of 2nd places at the contests. Comox was medley and Victoria was MSR and Medley - a good run through both events. Look for improvements from all sections as the season progresses!
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Apr 11th, 2009 - Greighlan placed 3rd overall at the BC Indoor today. They picked up a first in piping and a first in ensemble! Great sound and good job all. We are looking forward to a great season ahead.
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Feb 15th, 2009 - From the AGM for the District 50/50 Society held at Douglas College, it was announced that Ron Sutherland has been adopted as the Society's Honourable Patron Saint. Please look for more details to arrive soon. Congratulations Ron.
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Jan 17th, 2009 - Robbie Burns Day was an absolute success. Together with the White Spot Pipe Band (plus their dancers) and the Celt Fest Dancers, the entertainment was received with great applause. A wonderful meal, excellent scotches and an unbelievable silent auction table made an evening to remember. Good show!
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Nov 8th, 2008 - Greighlan infiltrates the BCPA! Graham Davidson successfully has been voted into the role of president of the BCPA. Band members Iain Mack, Bill Meston and Len Leroux have been voted into positions of directors! Congratulations everyone and good luck!
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Oct 21st, 2008 - The kilts are arriving, the kilts are arriving! After a very long wait, the shipments of kilts are landing on Canadian soil. Look for them at the next competition!
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Jul 27th, 2008 - The band wrapped up it's season with two well played perfomances. The MSR was good enough to place the band 3rd overall for the weekend. This caps off an entire season of placing at every single contest! The band finished 3rd overall in the heated Grade 3 field for the Grand Aggregate. Here's to another good season!
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Jul 19th, 2008 - Portland was a long drive down, but the band played fairly well despite. The pipe corps pulled a 1st and 3rd to bring the band into the prize list for the 9th time this season. No solo competitors competed at this games. Thanks to the Sir James MacDonald Pipe Band organization for delivering a great meal.
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Jul 12th, 2008 - After a change in the chanters, the band pulls out a 1st place in the MSR event at Skagit Valley! The drum corps also pulled out Best Drum Corps for the 2nd time this season. As well, Brianne placed 1st in her Piobaireachd and 3rd in her H&J. Congrats all!
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Jun 28th, 2008 - A few weeks after the last competition the band is still trying to sort out the new found cracked chanter issues. We mustered a good performance in the MSR and placed 3rd but couldn't hold it together in the medley event to pull top 3. On the solo front, Brianne placed 2nd in her Jig competition, Justin pulls out the overall win with a 1st in his MSR and a 6th in his H&J and Brett pulled a 4th in his MSR. Cheers to the White Spot Pipe Band Organization who hosted a fantastic lunch - good call on the sub sandwiches.
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Jun 14th, 2008 - The Band placed 2nd to the RMM 3 band. Bianne placed 6th in her 2/4 march and Justin fired himself back into the solo arena after a few years on hiautus!
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Jun 7th, 2008 - 3rd place at the Belligham Highland Games. RMM 3 and Portland Metro pick up 1st and 2nd place respectively. Good job all. Big thanks to the North West Junior Pipe Band crew that put on the fabulous lunch, the chicken was fantastic!
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May 18th, 2008 - Band places 1st overall at Victoria Highland Games. After placing 2nd in the medley competition, the band pulled it together and finished tops on the day in Gr 3. The results announcement was misguided and had the drum corps jumping for joy with a Best Drum Corps but turned out it was the whole Band!
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May 17th, 2008 - The band played well at its first outdoor competition of the year, in Comox, BC. 2nd on the day, but onto Victoria.
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Mar 29th, 2008 - Owen Barrington is the Over 21 Men's Irish Dancing World Champion! Click here for the commentary about the day.
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Mar 22nd, 2008 - At the BC Annual Gathering the band placed 3rd overall and won Best Drum Corps! The band had a good run through, have a listen on the media page
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Feb 17th, 2008 - Owen Barrington won the All Irelands 2008 Irish dance championship! Click here for the commentary about the day.
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