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Author: Alanna Smith
Publication Date: January 2, 2025 - 13:37
The tradition of town criers is slowly dwindling. But those who are left vow to cry to their last breath
January 2, 2025
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You don’t need to know Chris Whyman by name to recognize him on the streets of Kingston, Ont. The 63-year-old is often seen wearing a cardinal red military-style coat and cloak with gold braiding, a white-laced neckpiece, a tricorne hat with feathers, breeches and buckle shoes that sport the crest of Canada’s “Limestone City.”
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