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Nike swooshes in to help Shak's World with March break camp

Nike swooshes in to help Shak's World with March break camp

'It means all of our coaches and staff will be trained by Nike to uphold a high-quality basketball experience,' says Shanicka Edwards
'Special moment': Twins reflect on view from top of the world

'Special moment': Twins reflect on view from top of the world

Ava and Isabella Holmgren, who attend Nouvelle-Alliance in Barrie, made history winning gold, silver at World Cyclocross Championship; 'I was overwhelmed with emotions,' recalls Isabella
COLUMN: Growth of women's hockey in Barrie 'inspiring'

COLUMN: Growth of women's hockey in Barrie 'inspiring'

'It was some of the best hockey I have seen in a while. They were fast, they were agile and they weren’t afraid to go after the puck,' writes Nikki Cole, who covered PWHPA Secret Dream Gap Tour on Saturday
'Truly special': Lefroy arena renamed in honour of slain officer

'Truly special': Lefroy arena renamed in honour of slain officer

'Nothing felt more appropriate than renaming this arena where Morgan spent a significant portion of his early years,' says Innisfil mayor
MONAGUE: First Nations youth welcome return of Little NHL

MONAGUE: First Nations youth welcome return of Little NHL

The 'electric atmosphere and camaraderie that one feels at a Little NHL tournament' has a 'magic' that is unmatched, says columnist
Football fans pack local sports bars for Super Bowl Sunday

Football fans pack local sports bars for Super Bowl Sunday

'The energy is great. Everybody is here to watch the game...' says owner of north-end Barrie bar that nearly reached its capacity during big game
Love on the rocks: Area couple are curling royalty of sorts

Love on the rocks: Area couple are curling royalty of sorts

'It’s exceptional when both a husband and wife reach the highest levels in the same pursuit,' MCC says of Wednesday evening event with Sherry and Wayne Middaugh
Could Indigenous-owned pro hockey franchise become reality?

Could Indigenous-owned pro hockey franchise become reality?

Former NHL player and coach Ted Nolan believes the answer is a resounding yes, particularly for women's hockey
Women's hockey takes centre ice at Sadlon Arena

Women's hockey takes centre ice at Sadlon Arena

Professional Women’s Hockey Players’ Association athletes impress and inspire during Secret Dream Gap Tour stop in Barrie
Local bars ready for big day as Super Bowl weekend arrives

Local bars ready for big day as Super Bowl weekend arrives

Bars started seeing increased business days before the big game; 'Even people who aren’t into football get into the Super Bowl'