Sidney’s town crier is stepping down after nearly three decades of service saying he has been “honoured” to serve the town.
Kenny Podmore, 81, has been making public announcements and proclamations for the southern Vancouver Island community for 26 years and will officially retire Dec. 31.
After obtaining permanent residence in Canada, he joined Bert Stevens as the city's deputy town crier in 1998.
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