Published in The BANAR, September 2016 by François Trépanier After participating in the Blackburn Funfair for several years, my observation is that the success of the Blackburn Funfair depends on two factors: the weather and volunteer efforts. While we can agree that we have no
Published in The BANAR September 2016 by Brent Lawrie, Blackburn FUNFAIR Chair We sure kicked off the start of a great summer with another excellent FUNFAIR. Check out the photos of people of all ages joining in on the parade and weekend fun. The phenomenal
Published in The BANAR, June 2016 by Miriam Hampson On the 12th of April, 2016 Dad (Garth Hampson) was one of fifty people to receive the first ever presentation by Governor General David Johnstone of the Sovereign Medal for volunteerism. The medal is in recognition
Published in The BANAR February 2016 by Marjorie MacQuarrie-Derickx. Everyone has gifts and strengths that can be used to make their community stronger. My Dad, Bob, utilized his knowledge and abilities to create a stronger Gloucester township as well as a more responsible and responsive
Published in The BANAR November 2015 Eldest grandson Bill Pierson’s tribute at Plant a Tree Comeback on October 24, 2015 Agnes Anderson Purdy was born March 8, 1873 in Cyrville to John Anderson and Ann Ogilvie. Little is known about her early years or the
Bill Smith, long-term Blackburn Hamlet resident and volunteer passed away on September 20, 2015 at the age of 75. Some of you may not know Bill personally, but we have all benefitted from his enormous sense of community. Over the years, Bill served on the