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'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'
'Massive honour': Barlow named Orillia's Athlete of the Year

'Massive honour': Barlow named Orillia's Athlete of the Year

'There are a lot of well-known names on this trophy and a lot of great people of this community. It’s definitely an honour to be a part of that,' said Barlow
Stroud bonspiel raises over $1,700 for Barrie women's shelter

Stroud bonspiel raises over $1,700 for Barrie women's shelter

Organizers say the ladies played three games and enjoyed a day of friendship with others while also helping the local shelter
Got what it takes to go pro? National pickleball league formed

Got what it takes to go pro? National pickleball league formed

CNPL creates space for country's top-ranked pickleball players to develop, showcase their skills while cultivating next generation of athletes