Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/ en-us Nucleus CMS v3.62 � Weblog http://backend.userland.com/rss http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog//nucleus/nucleus2.gif Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/ WHOSARMY DAY - March 31st 2012 http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=35 Whosarmy recently won CBC’s hit show “Cover Me Canada”. On an average week, Cover Me Canada reached over 1.9 million Canadians aged 2+, and over the course of the season, reached more than 6.3 million different Canadians, or 19% of the total population (almost 1 in 5). Whosarmy competed for 9 weeks playing some of Canada’s most iconic songs including “American Woman” by the Guess Who, “Ironic” by Alanis Morrisette, and “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen. Judge Ron Fair had only good things to say, and shortly into the competition exclaimed “ If you’re not the biggest band in Canada in a year, something is really wrong here.” They also received large praise from Paul Anka, Johnny Reid, Alan Frew, and the other judges Jordan Knight and Deborah Cox. As a result of winning, the band won $100,000.00 and a single recording contract with Universal Canada.
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After winning Cover Me Canada, Whosarmy released an original single “Alive” which was produced by Ron Fair and reached #6 on the iTunes Canada Rock charts in under three days. The song, which was co-written by Chantal Kreviazuk, was also prominently featured in the series finales of CBC’s “Being Erica” and was performed by Whosarmy on George Stroumboulopoulous Tonight. Alongside those milestones, Whosarmy also gained thousands of new fans online and had YouTube videos of their performances reach over 80,000 viewers collectively.
Whosarmy is currently writing new material for their upcoming record which will be produced by Gavin Brown. The band is also actively collaborating with notable songwriters such as Dave Genn, Todd Clark and Hawksley Workman.]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=35 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 02:37:25 +0000 JESSICA PHOENIX DAY – Sunday, April 1 http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=34 The Wilfrid resident – and her horse, Pavarotti, returned home from the Pan Am Games in Guadalajara, Mexico in October with a pair of medals around her neck after winning the gold medal in eventing and helping lead Canada’s team to Silver. “It was an unbelievable feeling to be at the top of the podium,” Ms Phoenix said in an interview Tuesday. “It was such a privilege to ride for my country and help Canada win the silver medal. My top priority is putting on the best performance I can for the team”.
She led the three-phase eventing competition from start to finish. On the opening day, she earned a score of 43.90 penalty points in the opening phase of dressage.
No penalty points were added to her score the next day, as she completed the cross-country portion with no jumping faults and stopped the clock two seconds under the optimum time allowed of nine minutes and 30 seconds. In the final phase of show jumping, Ms Phoenix jumped clear to lead Canada to the team silver before returning to the stadium to once again jump clear and claim the individual gold medal.
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It marks just the second time that a Canadian has claimed the individual gold medal in eventing in the history of the Pan Am Games.
“It reflects many years of hard work, dedication and perseverance,” Ms Phoenix said. “And it also reflects how much support I have around me. I never could have done this alone.” It was the second time Ms Phoenix has competed at the Pan Am Games, following a 12th-place individual finish in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2007.
She had been named to the Canadian eventing team for the 2008 Summer Games, Ms Phoenix was forced to withdraw after her horse, Exploring, suffered an injury just weeks before they were scheduled to depart for Beijing.
Barring any unforeseen injury, she’s a virtual lock to be named to Team Canada at the 2012 Games in London.]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=34 Thu, 2 Feb 2012 02:33:00 +0000 Blades of Glory http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=33 20111221-duel.jpg Two Knights raise their swords in a salute acknowledging their respected foe. A tip of their helmet addressed to the Lady they are bound by honour to defend. Only one will emerge victorious on this day. The tension mounts until a voice rings out... "Commence!" Certain to be lots of excitement and thrills!! ]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=33 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:53:40 +0000 Come to the Sunderland Museum http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=32 20111208-gothic_hilt_sword_008a.jpg We also will have artifacts from the Vrooman Family of Brock Township .Their efforts at the Battle of Queenston Heights saved Canada from an invasion of 5000 American troops and helped win the battle for Sir Issac Brock and his second in command Major General Scheaffe. Also available are numerous resources that trace the history of the early settlers to Brock Township after 1818. ]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=32 Thu, 8 Dec 2011 18:03:27 +0000 Demonstrations by the Chippewa Natives of Georgina Island http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=31 20111207-chippawas.jpgThe Chippewa Natives of Georgina Island will be featured at this year’s Maple Syrup Festival and will be performing the following: Chi Meegwetch will be sharing cultural and historical teachings along with the legends of the Chippewa Native Indians of Georgina A drummer will be singing songs and sharing the history and significance to the native culture of each song, Native dancers will be performing and sharing their culture through the world of dance. …Certain to prove very interesting as well as leave a historical impact on the audience.]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=31 Wed, 7 Dec 2011 15:33:14 +0000 Bed Race now called the BATH TUB RACE http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=30 20110305-event2.jpg Center of town at High Noon!!!The Junior Farmers' have decided this year to have bath tub races so “Clean up your Act” and join in the fun!!!. Make that bath tub real pretty, dress up with a wild imagination and win BEST DRESSED! Call Michael Harder at 705 357 3475 to find out how your team can enter and win fabulous prizes in this Saturday crowd pleaser!]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=30 Sat, 5 Mar 2011 20:03:44 +0000 TALENT SHOW added to the DOGGY FASHION SHOW http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=29 20110305-event5.jpg
Main outdoors stage on River Street - Does your pooch have great fashion sense or has some unique talent? If so, why not enter your canine friend in the Doggy Fashion and Talent Show at this year's festival. Your dog can shine like a celebrity at the Sunderland Maple Syrup Festival! This fashionable event takes place on the main outdoors stage. Please contact Barb at barb@pawsitivestyle.ca for more info]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=29 Sat, 5 Mar 2011 20:00:23 +0000 Hop on the bus and visit Salem Alpaca http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=28 www.salemalpacas.com

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]]> General http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=28 Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:52:25 +0000 NEW for this Year the "Militia Re-enactment" http://www.maplesyrupfestival.ca/blog/index.php?itemid=27  
On Saturday April 2 we will set up a display of kit and weaponry that we will run all day. Usually we will include three tactical and drill demos that last 20 to 25 minutes with firing.. 11:00 am, 1:30 pm , and 3:00pm.  We have a set of uniforms and a dwelling and can run a mini-militia with the kids after each of the demos.  These last about 10 - 12 minutes and are great photo ops for parents.
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This event will be beautifully showcased in the gorgeous upstairs of the Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
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