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Local athlete eyes gold for upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris

Local athlete eyes gold for upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris

'What I am most excited about for this experience is that it’s the first time my family will be able to watch me and attend the Paralympic Games,' says Renee Foessel
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Hometown hockey star bringing Stanley Cup to East Gwillimbury

Hometown hockey star bringing Stanley Cup to East Gwillimbury

Holland Landing's Sam Bennet gets a day with cup Aug. 16
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'It's taken time': Female umpire breaks down barriers at Ontario Summer Games

'It's taken time': Female umpire breaks down barriers at Ontario Summer Games

'There's a woman who officiates the NFL and there's a woman who is an assistant coach in the NHL. We're making great strides,' says Nancy Watson
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COLUMN: Colts scout linked to Jeff Marek's departure from Sportsnet

COLUMN: Colts scout linked to Jeff Marek's departure from Sportsnet

'The story in The Athletic and the subsequent attention has been very unsettling, because everyone agrees that I did nothing wrong,' says Mark Seidel
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Hockey stars shine at Barn Burner, raise over $400K (20 photos)

Hockey stars shine at Barn Burner, raise over $400K (20 photos)

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Golf industry has opportunities teed up for sport's biggest enthusiasts

Golf industry has opportunities teed up for sport's biggest enthusiasts

'There’s tremendous opportunity for anyone who is super keen and eager to get started at the ground level,' says Barrie Country Club official
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'A need': National Ski Academy opens classrooms to local students

'A need': National Ski Academy opens classrooms to local students

For $1,000 per credit, students from the area can take high school courses on a quadmester schedule with summer and evening options
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Orillia Eagles special-needs hockey program set to soar into region

Orillia Eagles special-needs hockey program set to soar into region

'There is a need for it. There is nothing (like this) between Barrie and North Bay,' says founder of unique program that will be headquartered at Rama MASK
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'New challenges': Local athletes aim to 'master' national championship

'New challenges': Local athletes aim to 'master' national championship

'Just because you get to a certain age doesn't mean that you shouldn't be able to do certain events anymore,' says retired Orillia teacher
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'Great game for a great cause': Hockey stars hit the ice for food bank

'Great game for a great cause': Hockey stars hit the ice for food bank

'It’s awesome. I love coming back to Barrie and playing in this and seeing a lot of old faces,' says former Colts player Aidan Brown
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