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NASCAR stock-car racing into Orillia this weekend

NASCAR stock-car racing into Orillia this weekend

'We think bringing Chastain’s car here is a great thing for Orillia,' says Ontario Moose Association official
Top mountain biking festival finds new home at Horseshoe Resort

Top mountain biking festival finds new home at Horseshoe Resort

'We are super excited to watch the event and festival grow over the coming years,' resort official says of Crankworx Summer Series Canada
Saddle up! Essa Agriplex to host some serious horsing around

Saddle up! Essa Agriplex to host some serious horsing around

Official says Thornton-area facility is the 'perfect' venue for Essa National Draft Horse Show, which runs Aug. 5-6
Late Models back on track at Sunset after month-long layoff

Late Models back on track at Sunset after month-long layoff

'We have some body work to do this week, but a win will make it a little easier when we get back to the shop,' Gord Shepherd says after 'methodical' victory
Checkered flag drops on First Responders Night at Sunset Speedway

Checkered flag drops on First Responders Night at Sunset Speedway

'It’s great to show support for all the police, fire, EMS services in the area. Events like this makes us feel really appreciated,' says Midland's deputy fire chief
Baycats win slugfest over Majors in London

Baycats win slugfest over Majors in London

Malik Williams, Hayden Jaco, Josh Cote, and Avery Tuck all had homers, but big damage came in seventh inning when Cote hit a grand slam
Orillia to host province's best cornhole players this weekend

Orillia to host province's best cornhole players this weekend

Ontario Cornhole Association president says most players reside in Orillia, Barrie, Newmarket, and Vaughan
Could northern Simcoe County become world's 'curling capital?'

Could northern Simcoe County become world's 'curling capital?'

'It’s my belief that step one needs to be that we combine the curling clubs' in Midland and Penetang, curling club official says of ambitious vision
Acclaimed runner Bobbie Rosenfeld to get her own special day

Acclaimed runner Bobbie Rosenfeld to get her own special day

'Bobbie represents 100 years of the Jewish community here in Barrie. She grew up on this street right here, on Collier Street,' says Am Shalom Congregation president
Simcoe County Rovers blank St. Catharines in recent action

Simcoe County Rovers blank St. Catharines in recent action

Courtney Chochol nets hat trick in win, while men's team drops 3-2 decision to Scrosoppi