Hear ye! Hear ye! A venerable role from the past lives on in modern times.
With backdrops of Cobourg’s heritage harbour and the historic Grafton Inn, the Ontario Provincial Town Criers Championship was held on Saturday, June 1, 2019. This event is billed as the oldest annual competition of its kind in North America. Mandy Robinson was appointed the first female Town Crier for Cobourg in 2015, and her enthusiasm for the role is contagious. We had met a few weeks prior to this event and she encouraged me to attend.
A hearty welcome from Bill McKee, Ontario Guild of Town Criers president, was followed by the benchmark cry from guest crier Dave Rose of Easton, PA. The competition itself featured three cries on diƒerent topics. The assembled crowd was captivated by the very first one, “The Home Town Cry,” in which virtues of the towns the criers represent were extolled. Victoria Hall, the crown jewel of downtown Cobourg, was the topic of the second cry. In the afternoon, the venue shifted to the Grafton Inn, where the third cry oƒered competitors the option of choosing an inn, tavern or heritage architecture as the topic.
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Day & Night
Clive Branson of Ottawa explains the fascinating psychological effect of seeing the same scene in daylight and then at night
BACK-ROAD ADVENTURES
Capturing the history and beauty of Quebec’s Eastern Townships in winter
A Very Merry Christmas
Waiting for the turkey to roast has never been so much fun!
BEAUTIFUL BERMUDA
This lovely island nation boasts friendly locals and incredible views
Room with a View
This window on the natural world brings a sense of peace and joy
Sled dog Salvation
Tracing the incredible journey of a musher from Edmonton who fled her abusive spouse with her dog team and made it all the way into Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Christmas on Display!
Unpacking and showcasing the family collection of Santas, snowfolk and village scenes is an annual labour of love
SOLITARY PURSUITS
Enjoying brisk winter days in the great outdoors
WILLIAM POPE: An Artist for the Ages
A tribute to Norfolk County’s Naturalist
The Intrepid OJIBWAY
The story of a man, and a community, who fostered a sense of pride and dignity for those to come