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		<title>A Report from Chester</title>
		<description><![CDATA[David Boyd, the Town Crier for Rideau Lakes sends us this note: I believe the photograph, taken by my cousin during a parade through the City of Chester, catches my enthusiasm and also caught my surprise when I first spotted my cousin in the crowd! In every way the Chester, England, World Town Criers Tournament [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=168</link>
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		<title>Provincial Championships in Oshawa</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The annual Ontario Provincial Town Crier Championships will take place in Oshawa on Saturday, July 10, 2010. The festivities actually get underway on the Friday evening and to date seventeen Guild Criers and representatives from other Guilds will be in attendance. Crier Bill McKee, the Crier for Oshawa, the Township of Uxbridge &#38; Port Perry-Scugog [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=160</link>
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		<title>Kingston Bell-Ringers</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On literally any weekend the &#8220;Limestone City&#8221; is a busy place, but added to the bustle of the market, the people filling the stores and restaurants on Saturday, May 22nd, five Criers gathered &#8230; four of whom were testing their lungs for the World Championships in Chester, England in June. It was a beautiful sunny [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=150</link>
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		<title>MUSKOKA ESCAPADES</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, July 11th Bruce and Lynn Kruger shall be hosting this Annual Competition at Bracebridge.  The format will remain the same as in previous years, which shall include: CRY #1 – Muskoka Pioneer Power Show Cry Subject: Anything pertaining to lumber in days of yore&#8230; whether cutting, sawyers, selling, hauling, floating logs through the [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=144</link>
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		<title>Carrying a torch &#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Congratulations from the Ontario Guild to Bracebridge&#8217;s Town Crier, Bruce Kruger, who ended 2009 on a wonderful note &#8230; and he sends us this note: Hi Folks, I applied to be a Olympic Torch Bearer months ago and was selected for my voluntarism as Town Crier after writing an essay on the subject.  On Wednesday, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=135</link>
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		<title>Father Christmas appears &#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perth Ontario&#8217;s Festival of Good Cheer had a special guest in the person of Father Christmas, who made his first official appearance on the streets of the town. Call him what you want &#8230; a Green Man, Father Winter or the more traditional Father Christmas, it proves to be a wonderful opportunity to meet visitors [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=139</link>
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		<title>Muskoka Escapades of Town Crying</title>
		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday, July 12th, 2009, the Muskoka Escapades of Town Crying were held at the Muskoka Pioneer Power Show at Bracebridge in the morning. The MPP Show was celebrating their 25th Anniversary. Lunch was enjoyed by all on the patio of Swiss Chalet, the sponsor of this event. The second cry was held at Santa&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=130</link>
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		<title>Criers reach milestones &#8230;</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Two members of the Guild reached important milestones this past week having achieved their 25th year representing their community. Ironically Bruce Bedell, who represents the City of Belleville, and Chris Whyman, who represents the City of Kingston and the Thousand Islands live just a short trip along the St. Lawrence River from each other. Both [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=121</link>
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		<title>McKee comes out on top!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Perennial judges favorite, Bill McKee came out on top this year at the Ontario Town Crier Provincial Championship held in Barrie Ontario on June 6th. McKee, who represents Oshawa, Uxbridge and Port Perry Townships parlayed his charm, humor and exceptional voice towards the victory. McKee is also the current North American Champion Crier. The Crier [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=104</link>
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		<title>OGTC Gathers in Barrie</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Over 20 members of the Guild are set to gather in Barrie Ontario for the annual Ontario Provincial Town Crier Championship. Host Crier, Steve Travers, assures everyone that the June 6th gathering will be a wonder day of fun and activity for all. Many local businesses have contributed to make this weekend memorable. Particular mention [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://towncrier.on.ca/blog/?p=98</link>
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