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Simcoe County Rovers have eyes on the prize for 2024 season

Simcoe County Rovers have eyes on the prize for 2024 season

Club welcomed fans, unveiled new kit during event Saturday in Barrie; 'We should be able to win the league,' says women's team captain
Local powerlifter muscles her way to gold at national competition

Local powerlifter muscles her way to gold at national competition

'It's always nice to come away with gold, especially because, for the longest time, I kept consistently getting silver,' says local paramedic
Barrie U12 team storms back to win third straight York-Simcoe title

Barrie U12 team storms back to win third straight York-Simcoe title

Barrie boys overcame penalty trouble late in Game 3 against Collingwood to win another championship
'Out of this world': Artistic swimmer helps Team Canada to Olympics

'Out of this world': Artistic swimmer helps Team Canada to Olympics

Olena Verbinska, 15, training to secure her spot on the national team to compete in Paris games
Local mom runs in Japan to raise awareness for autism support

Local mom runs in Japan to raise awareness for autism support

Inspired by her son, Quinn, Kelly Mahar next plans to take part in the annual Running for Awareness to raise funds for the York Region Camp for Kids with Autism
OHL scouts praise Barrie player's 'great vision and creativity'

OHL scouts praise Barrie player's 'great vision and creativity'

Local U16 AAA team's Alex McLean among top 2008-born prospects eligible for 2024 OHL Priority Selection
Bradford Special Olympians bring home Winter Games hardware

Bradford Special Olympians bring home Winter Games hardware

Calgary event helped serve as qualifier for the world championships, to be held in Italy in March 2025
Play It Again Sports brings 'affordability' with return to Barrie

Play It Again Sports brings 'affordability' with return to Barrie

New store set to open in the coming weeks on Commerce Park Drive in the city's south end
One year after brain surgery, local swimmer medals at OFSAA

One year after brain surgery, local swimmer medals at OFSAA

'After all the adversities he went through, to be able to have that kind of a comeback is actually amazing,' says Jonah Solem’s mom
COLUMN: Pick-up league helps reporter rekindle love of hockey

COLUMN: Pick-up league helps reporter rekindle love of hockey

'Having the outlet to play hockey on the weekend with friends new and old has been crucial for me,' says Tyler Evans, who has rediscovered his passion for the game