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2012 Championship & Oktoberfest

The 2012 Ontario Town Crier Provincial Championships were held from October 6-8 in Kitchener / Waterloo in conjunction with the annual Oktoberfest celebrations. Crier John Webster from Markham emerged victorious with Crier Chris Whyman (Kingston) and Crier Mark Molnar (St. Catherines) in second and third place. Crier Scott Fraser and his wife, Anne Marie hosted this successful event.

Oct 6, 2012

Photos: 165

2012 Muskoka Town Crier Competitions

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Competition (July 14) and the Muskoka Escapades (July 15) were successful again this year.

Jul 14, 2012

Photos: 6

2012 Celebrate Barrie!

Another wonderful day spent ringing the bells in Barrie Ontario. Thank you to Steve Travers for organizing this event!

Jun 2, 2012

Photos: 16

2011 Muskoka Escapades

First place winner (kneeling) Crier Chris Whyman, form Kingston, (back left) Crier Dave McKee of Brantford – second place (back right) Bill McKee – representing the City of Oshawa, Scugog, Pt. Perry & Uxbridge won third place. Competition organizers standing middle back are Town Criers of Bracebridge Shaun Kruger, Bruce Kruger and Crier’s Escort Lynn Kruger.

Jul 9, 2011

Photos: 6

Out and About 2010

Collections of Ontario Guild Town Criers taken at various events during 2010

Dec 30, 2010

Photos: 10

2010 Muskoka Escapades

Bruce & Shaun Kruger hosted another excellent event on July 11, 2010. The ten criers in attendance were royally treated throughout the entire day. The event took place in two locations: the Muskoka Power Show and at Santa's Village. Sponsored by Swiss Chalet / Harveys, the Criers were well fed from breakfast through to an excellent supper.

Jul 11, 2010

Photos: 18

2010 Provincial Championships

Criers gathered in Oshawa Ontario for this year's competition. Host Crier Bill McKee provided an excellent event that had the Criers in top form at a beautiful venue. Crier Bruce Kruger (Bracebridge) came out on top with Crier Brent McLaren (Perth) and Crier Chris Whyman (Kingston) taking second and third place. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 43 hosted the Awards Banquet and provided a first-class supper to end this first-class event.

Jul 10, 2010

Photos: 6

Carrying the Torch!

Bracebridge's Town Crier, Bruce Kruger, carries the Olympic Torch as part of the Torch Relay.

Dec 30, 2009

Photos: 4

2009 Oktoberfest

The annual opening parade in Kitchener-Waterloo is a favourite gathering for many of the Town Criers.

Oct 12, 2009

Photos: 6

2009 Muskoka Escapades

On Sunday, July 12th, 2009, the Muskoka Escapades of Town Crying were held at the Muskoka Pioneer Power Show at Bracebridge in the morning. Crier Bill McKee of Pt. Perry/Scugog & City of Oshawa won first place overall with Crier Betty Kading of Orangeville placing second. Third place was presented to Crier Mark Molnar of the City of St. Catharines.