Every year for the last 31 years Town Crier Dave Phillips has cried a greeting to the people of the County of Elgin on July 1, Canada Day. This year all Canada Day celebrations were cancelled due to the COVID19 pandemic. Some businesses have begun opening but with restrictions. David wanted to do his part to carry on his Canada Day tradition and support our communities.

Dave cried a Canada Day greeting and presented certificates to each community. The certificate entitles the bearer to a cry for local events or community, cultural organizations to use any time from July 1 to September 30, 2020.

Photo credit to Jenny Phillips.  Photo is of Deputy Mayor Rirchard Leatham and Town Crier Dave Phillips in West Lorne.