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Scheifele, Ekblad lead way on Barrie Colts all-time roster

Scheifele, Ekblad lead way on Barrie Colts all-time roster

The number of superstars to play for the Barrie Colts is quite remarkable, but there were also players who made their biggest impression during their junior careers and did not go on to NHL stardom
'Exciting news' for cyclists with Hardwood set to open Saturday

'Exciting news' for cyclists with Hardwood set to open Saturday

'We are excited to get back on the trails,' Hardwood official says, noting there will be new safety protocols in place to ensure safety of cyclists, staff
NHL draft moved online, but will still be 'a dream come true,' says Barrie 'AAA' alum

NHL draft moved online, but will still be 'a dream come true,' says Barrie 'AAA' alum

Mississauga Steelheads forward James Hardie's scoring prowess could be a hidden gem for a team later in the draft, says one scout
From Madden to Meger, breaking down Barrie's all-time hockey team

From Madden to Meger, breaking down Barrie's all-time hockey team

Final squad a collection of Stanley Cup winners, Canada/World Cup champions and international gold medallists
Golfers get back into the swing of things, but no high-fiving

Golfers get back into the swing of things, but no high-fiving

Premier announced Thursday that privately owned golf courses, parks, boat launches, campgrounds would be permitted to reopen Saturday
It's been 20 years since the controversial Colts sailed into the Memorial Cup

It's been 20 years since the controversial Colts sailed into the Memorial Cup

Despite their winning ways on the ice, the 1999-2000 team was also a public-relations disaster
Robertson to make his next pitch for pro career in Tampa Bay

Robertson to make his next pitch for pro career in Tampa Bay

Patrick Fogarty graduate, who grew up playing minor ball in Orillia and Barrie, one step closer to MLB dreams after landing a U.S. scholarship
CHL settles lawsuits filed by current and former players over backpay

CHL settles lawsuits filed by current and former players over backpay

Canadian Hockey League has settled three class-action lawsuits filed by current and former junior players seeking backpay
Community mourns beloved teacher, football coach Martin Carl

Community mourns beloved teacher, football coach Martin Carl

'It's a big loss for the football community and a shock for everyone,' former player says of retired Eastview teacher/coach; 'He won't be forgotten, that's for sure'
Kayla Alexander's Olympic dream put on hold

Kayla Alexander's Olympic dream put on hold

Barrie Central grad knows it was the right decision to postpone Tokyo Olympics, but was still a tough pill to swallow after all her hard work