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Area swimmer makes a splash, qualifies for Olympic trials

Area swimmer makes a splash, qualifies for Olympic trials

Kurt Schubert also a member of Georgian Bay Squall; ‘In such a short race, anything is possible’
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‘Pretty special’: Bradford Bucs shooting off to OFSAA

‘Pretty special’: Bradford Bucs shooting off to OFSAA

Senior boys AAA basketball team defeated St. Peter’s Panthers in GBSSA championship to secure spot
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Former NHLers take to the ice to fight homelessness in Barrie

Former NHLers take to the ice to fight homelessness in Barrie

A dozen former NHL stars helped raise $145,000 for Busby Centre and Redwood Park Communities in annual Hockey Helps the Homeless tourney
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Lightning shuts down OFSAA Alpine competition early

Lightning shuts down OFSAA Alpine competition early

Provincial races at Osler Bluff cut short with announcement to 'seek shelter' during storm
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'Not a friendly': Barrie squad to play Toronto FC on national stage

'Not a friendly': Barrie squad to play Toronto FC on national stage

Local soccer club will take on Toronto team at BMO Field sometime between April 23 and May 3 as part of Canadian Championship
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'One-of-a-kind' local Special Olympian going for gold at nationals

'One-of-a-kind' local Special Olympian going for gold at nationals

'I'm really excited about the challenge of skating with the best Canada has got,' says Special Olympic athlete Stephen Graham
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Skating legend earns prestigious lifetime achievement award

Skating legend earns prestigious lifetime achievement award

'Brian Orser is an outstanding athlete, performer and coach that has always pushed the limits of the sport, leaving an enduring impact on generations of figure skaters,' ISU notes
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Injured Barrie Sharks player hopes to find answers at U.S. clinic

Injured Barrie Sharks player hopes to find answers at U.S. clinic

'It’s been pretty isolating and very different from my life before ... now I pretty much only leave the house for school,' says Avery Thompson
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Barrie networking group supports mental health in hockey circles

Barrie networking group supports mental health in hockey circles

Like Minded Entrepreneurs raising money for Puck Support, which supports athletes with mental health, substance abuse issues
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'Beyond my wildest dreams': Alexander heading to second Olympics

'Beyond my wildest dreams': Alexander heading to second Olympics

'I remember being 12-year-old Kayla invited to my first basketball tryout. I was terrible, but I was just having fun out there with my friends, says local hoops star
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