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COLUMN: 'Job's not done' for Rovers, but it's pretty close

COLUMN: 'Job's not done' for Rovers, but it's pretty close

Up to 1,200 loud and boisterous fans took in Sunday's game as Rovers now advance to League1 Ontario championship game this weekend
Bradford Tigers hosting baseball championship Labour Day weekend

Bradford Tigers hosting baseball championship Labour Day weekend

‘As a young team and a growing organization it is really exciting to be able to play and host this calibre of baseball,’ says team manager
Area man's horse races to King's Plate win

Area man's horse races to King's Plate win

'We couldn’t believe that the little guy, the nobodies, pulled it off,' says Orillia's Mike Langlois
Barlow ready to take next step with Winnipeg Jets

Barlow ready to take next step with Winnipeg Jets

Prospect from Orillia working hard in off-season to prepare for rookie camp in September
Rovers hosting playoff game for first time at their 'fortress'

Rovers hosting playoff game for first time at their 'fortress'

'Nobody wants to come play with us here ... We have the best fans in the league,' says captain; Rovers' semifinal game kicks off Sunday evening
Growing the game: Century 21 wins Bradford Farmers Hockey League

Growing the game: Century 21 wins Bradford Farmers Hockey League

'Gripping showdown' will be remembered as a clash of talents, emotions and sheer determination
PLAYING FIELD: What lies ahead for National Pines?

PLAYING FIELD: What lies ahead for National Pines?

ClubLink, which operates the Innisfil course, is nearing the end of its long-term lease and has not indicated whether it plans to renew it, says sports columnist
Newmarket men's league goes viral after McDavid joins game

Newmarket men's league goes viral after McDavid joins game

Newmarket native and NHL hockey star has played in summer hockey league at Magna Centre for several years
New flag football league ready to go long in Barrie, Innisfil

New flag football league ready to go long in Barrie, Innisfil

Games will take place Friday evenings from Sept. 8 to Oct. 27 at the Innisfil YMCA and at Georgian College's J.C. Massie Field in Barrie
'Great thing': Veteran MMA fighter gives local gym a punch in the arm

'Great thing': Veteran MMA fighter gives local gym a punch in the arm

'I have been all over the world and I can say that we have one of the best venues to train right here in our backyard,' says Gary Goodridge, new trainer at local facility