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Olympic hockey star gets hero's welcome in Ramara (10 photos)

Olympic hockey star gets hero's welcome in Ramara (10 photos)

'It was one of the coolest experiences of my life. Being there with our group and the success of everything was really special,' Erin Ambrose says of Beijing Olympics
Rescue at Collingwood arena deemed ‘life-changing experience' for Blues trainer

Rescue at Collingwood arena deemed ‘life-changing experience' for Blues trainer

Aurora coach Greg Johnston, a Barrie police officer and former NHLer, also helped after man suffered heart attack during pick-up game
Barrie Jr. Colts claim silver at Ayr Hockey Challenge

Barrie Jr. Colts claim silver at Ayr Hockey Challenge

Barrie coach says 'every athlete held their heads up high (and) represented their hometown with the upmost respect'
Hockey community mourns former Colts forward Vladimir Nikiforov

Hockey community mourns former Colts forward Vladimir Nikiforov

Nikiforov was 34 years old; Speedy winger played 164 regular-season games with Barrie in late 2000s, collecting 59 goals and 100 assists
Retired teacher cherishes memento dedicated to him by Olympic gold medallist

Retired teacher cherishes memento dedicated to him by Olympic gold medallist

'It’s so cool to have had anything to do with an athlete,' says Barrie man who coached Canadian women's hockey player Natalie Spooner
PLAYING FIELD: Family Day provides chance to highlight some of Barrie's sporting clans

PLAYING FIELD: Family Day provides chance to highlight some of Barrie's sporting clans

For more than century, families have had a way of defining and producing some of Barrie’s best athletes, sports columnist says
'Glorious' charity pond hockey tourney shatters goals (7 photos)

'Glorious' charity pond hockey tourney shatters goals (7 photos)

'Friends, families, and neighbours have all come together to do good. This is what we need more of at this time in our country,' says organizer of event that raised $70K
Barrie Pub Dart League has been hitting the mark for 40 years (4 photos)

Barrie Pub Dart League has been hitting the mark for 40 years (4 photos)

'There are lots of reasons why people play darts. Some play to be competitive, others play for the social aspect, but for everyone it is a love of the game,' says league president
Barrie figure-skaters will fly Polish flag at junior world championship (4 photos)

Barrie figure-skaters will fly Polish flag at junior world championship (4 photos)

'Our dream has come true,' says Olivia Rybicka-Oliver, who will head to Bulgaria in May to compete with partner Joshua Andari
City council announces $300K grant program for recreation, sports

City council announces $300K grant program for recreation, sports

'I’m excited to see how organizations use this funding opportunity to provide more access to recreation and sports in our city,' says mayor