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'Excited' Orillia resident pedals to Canadian Cyclist of the Year title

'Excited' Orillia resident pedals to Canadian Cyclist of the Year title

Holmgren moved up to the Under-23 category in 2024 from Junior, and continued her 'incredible rise' last season, which included a trip to the Olympics
CFL punter Jake Julien keeps kicking football career up a notch

CFL punter Jake Julien keeps kicking football career up a notch

'I kind of needed to burn my hand to learn what it really takes to be a professional athlete,' Barrie North grad says after getting looks in the NFL and changing his diet
Making Jamaican bobsled team changed Milton Hart's life

Making Jamaican bobsled team changed Milton Hart's life

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee is still competing — Milton Hart will run in the 50-metre sprint at the Ontario Masters Track and Field Championships this month
Eighty North American hockey teams competing for 'silver' in York Region

Eighty North American hockey teams competing for 'silver' in York Region

Qualifying teams from across the continent playing in Silver Stick Hockey Tournament at the Magna Centre, Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Aurora Community Centre
Innisfil set to add pickleball, tennis courts to Cookstown park

Innisfil set to add pickleball, tennis courts to Cookstown park

The $1.1-million construction of Cookstown Community Park's Phase 3 is scheduled to get underway in the spring
‘State-of-the-art’ Pickleplex Social Club ready to serve next week

‘State-of-the-art’ Pickleplex Social Club ready to serve next week

Beginning Jan. 25, Barrie pickleball enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can play on multiple indoor courts at former Sears location on Bayfield Street
'Dream come true:' Rama teen helps Team Canada score world title

'Dream come true:' Rama teen helps Team Canada score world title

'It’s a huge honour, and I’m really proud to represent Rama. The community is a big part of my journey,' says Rama's Sydney Sawyer after gold-medal win
Georgian College ready to give women's rugby sevens team a try

Georgian College ready to give women's rugby sevens team a try

Recruiting to begin soon for season that will start in September 2026; team's home base will be J.C. Massie Field
'We are thrilled': Hockey Day in BWG hits the ice Feb. 1

'We are thrilled': Hockey Day in BWG hits the ice Feb. 1

Sixteenth annual event taking place at Bud Brown Park in Bond Head
Second Tracks offering free skiing, snowboarding to local youth

Second Tracks offering free skiing, snowboarding to local youth

'I want to help these kids get outside, try something new, have that feeling of exhilaration and build their confidence,' says founder John Mealey