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Dale Hawerchuk Way to be named after Barrie Colts' coach, Hall of Famer

Dale Hawerchuk Way to be named after Barrie Colts' coach, Hall of Famer

'This motion is about Dale himself and everything he’s done for the community,' Coun. Gary Harvey says of late Colts coach
Golf industry struggling amid shutdown

Golf industry struggling amid shutdown

'Since December alone, we have issued five formal communications to the government, each time reminding them of the important role golf plays,' says Golf Ontario official
Longtime local golf instructor calls it a career

Longtime local golf instructor calls it a career

'The things I’ll miss more than anything are the people and the friendships that I’ve developed over the years in teaching,' says local golf teacher Murray St. Onge
OHL set to hold first draft lottery in league history next week

OHL set to hold first draft lottery in league history next week

Draft lottery will take place May 5, with the 2021 OHL Priority Selection to follow on June 4 and 5
Baycats, city strike 5-year deal for use of Coates Stadium in Midhurst

Baycats, city strike 5-year deal for use of Coates Stadium in Midhurst

Pact is for five years — three years plus an option for two more years — from May 2021 until August 2026
Barrie Baycats zone in on possible opening pitch in July

Barrie Baycats zone in on possible opening pitch in July

'My fear is that without a season for the second year in a row, we may never recover,' says team president
'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 lead to cancellation of OHL season

'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 lead to cancellation of OHL season

'We are optimistic that we will be able to start the 2021-2022 season in the fall and get back to having our fans in the building watching their favourite players,' says Barrie Colts president
Mountain bike trails open today at Hardwood Ski & Bike

Mountain bike trails open today at Hardwood Ski & Bike

After a one-year hiatus, popular Wednesday Night Racing Series is poised to return; 'It’s a staple in the community here for youth and families,' says official
OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID numbers rising, says minister (update)

OHL return would be 'irresponsible' with COVID numbers rising, says minister (update)

The format for a potential return also remains up in the air at this point
Memorial Cup cancelled for second consecutive year

Memorial Cup cancelled for second consecutive year

'The decision was made based on the limitations on travel, border restrictions, and quarantining requirements that would make it impossible to produce league champions,' says CHL president