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Baycats make pitch for city funding to complete $400K in upgrades at Midhurst ballpark

Baycats make pitch for city funding to complete $400K in upgrades at Midhurst ballpark

Team urged to also pursue other funding sources; 'It’s going to be difficult to expect that taxpayers are going to be fronting this 100 per cent,' says councillor
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Despite pandemic, Barrie athletes and organizations still managed to make their mark in 2020

Despite pandemic, Barrie athletes and organizations still managed to make their mark in 2020

Many local athletes still found ways to persevere amid challenging conditions in 2020
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Weekend of pond hockey could be coming to Barrie in 2022

Weekend of pond hockey could be coming to Barrie in 2022

'It’s still in the investigation stage, so we have lots of runway,' says Coun. Mike McCann, who's advocating for the event to be held locally
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YEAR IN REVIEW: Barrie native becomes OHL's first female scout: 'She's everywhere,' says Erie GM

YEAR IN REVIEW: Barrie native becomes OHL's first female scout: 'She's everywhere,' says Erie GM

Barrie Sharks alumnus Kiana Scott turned a lot of heads with her 'incredible work ethic'
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Mariposa School of Skating duo wins Polish gold medal in silent Sadlon Arena

Mariposa School of Skating duo wins Polish gold medal in silent Sadlon Arena

Olivia Rybicka-Oliver and Joshua Andari shine at Polish Junior National Championship... on home ice in Barrie; 'When there was no one there in the stands, we always had each other'
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Nordic skiers thankful for chance to escape pandemic

Nordic skiers thankful for chance to escape pandemic

'With the pandemic, there isn’t much to do in terms of activities, and having this opportunity is phenomenal,' says Barrie resident
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Loss of grandfather inspires Blandisi to 'make a difference'

Loss of grandfather inspires Blandisi to 'make a difference'

'He didn't really come from much, but he just willed his way to do everything,' former Colt says of grandfather. 'So, I think part of that is in me as well'
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Out in the desert, Barrie woman reconnects with her passion for cycling

Out in the desert, Barrie woman reconnects with her passion for cycling

Arizona-based cyclist still has the competitive fire in her to race, but has also realized she may have a career in coaching ahead of her
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Extended journey takes Barrie's Philippe Daoust on path to NHL draft

Extended journey takes Barrie's Philippe Daoust on path to NHL draft

Barrie native passed over in OHL draft, but landed with the Quebec League's Moncton Wildcats and was eventually selected by the Senators
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Mountain bike enthusiast helps connect women’s riding groups

Mountain bike enthusiast helps connect women’s riding groups

Manda Freyman's passion for mountain biking has created opportunities for other women to take part
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