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Midhurst student-athletes making waves on East Coast

Midhurst student-athletes making waves on East Coast

Mackenzie Keenan and Macauley Carson named athletes of the week for their play with UNB Reds women's and men's hockey teams
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Par for this area course includes 'old-school' hidden treasure

Par for this area course includes 'old-school' hidden treasure

Funded and built by James Playfair in 1919, Midland Golf & Country Club started out as invitation-only club
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'I love it': Retiree revels in challenges of cross-country skiing

'I love it': Retiree revels in challenges of cross-country skiing

'It shows that when you keep active, age is just a number,' says 61-year-old retired local teacher who passes his passion on to others by teaching at Hardwood
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'It's what I do': Packed house turns out for kickboxing event

'It's what I do': Packed house turns out for kickboxing event

They can kick and punch, but also use their elbows and knees
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PLAYING FIELD: Jr. Colts squads striving for provincials

PLAYING FIELD: Jr. Colts squads striving for provincials

Four 'AAA' teams battling for berths in OMHA tournaments later this month
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Canada's top skiers hope to master 'world-class' Hardwood trails

Canada's top skiers hope to master 'world-class' Hardwood trails

'A lot of racers are staying this weekend in Barrie and Orillia. They are eating at our local restaurants; it’s a great thing for the area,' says race director
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'Elite training': OHL's Centre of Excellence coming to Barrie

'Elite training': OHL's Centre of Excellence coming to Barrie

Development program will be available for U10 to U18 age groups entering 2023-24 season
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St. Pete's swimmers heat up the pool at OFSAA

St. Pete's swimmers heat up the pool at OFSAA

Grade 12 student Jordi Vilchez captured two golds and smashed longtime provincial records in 200-m open boys freestyle and 100-m individual medley
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'It's crazy': Teen makes history on national freestyle team

'It's crazy': Teen makes history on national freestyle team

'I’ve always dreamed of competing for my home country,' says Charlie Beatty, 15, of Oro-Medonte who is youngest ever athlete to make Canadian National Freestyle team
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Hat trick: Clarke named OHL defenceman of the month for 3rd time

Hat trick: Clarke named OHL defenceman of the month for 3rd time

Colts captain made franchise history to close out the month by surpassing Luch Nasato as club’s all-time top-scoring defenceman
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