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O’Hara rocks his hometown pride while playing soccer abroad

O’Hara rocks his hometown pride while playing soccer abroad

Aodhán O’Hara, 23, living in Spain and playing for Manchester 62 in the Gibraltar Football League, but he grew up playing many sports; 'I clearly made the right choice'
COLUMN: Barrie well represented among 'giants' at World Cup

COLUMN: Barrie well represented among 'giants' at World Cup

Canada's roster includes Atiba Hutchinson and Cyle Larin from the Simcoe County Rovers FC, while club president Julian de Guzman and co-owner Janine Beckie are providing commentary on TV
'Catastrophic': Orillia arena shutdown latest hurdle for girls hockey

'Catastrophic': Orillia arena shutdown latest hurdle for girls hockey

'We've got parents that are talking about taking the kids out of hockey and not bringing them back ... (which) is the worst possible effect,' says local girls hockey official
Soccer fans invited to City Hall Rotunda for Canada-Belgium game

Soccer fans invited to City Hall Rotunda for Canada-Belgium game

Wednesday's World Cup game will be shown on a large television in the public space beginning at 2 p.m.
PLAYING FIELD: Mulling Barrie Sports Hall of Fame's future

PLAYING FIELD: Mulling Barrie Sports Hall of Fame's future

'A local sports hall of fame probably should have a physical presence of some sort,' says sports columnist
'Very hurtful': Jr. Sharks fire coach, bring in new bench boss

'Very hurtful': Jr. Sharks fire coach, bring in new bench boss

Despite banner year for Barrie Jr. Sharks last season, it was recently announced that Ed Mauro has been relieved of his duties with the team
Nouvelle-Alliance students shine on international cycling stage

Nouvelle-Alliance students shine on international cycling stage

Ava Holmgren struck gold at Pan American Cyclocross Championship, while her sister won bronze; Ian Ackert won bronze in men's race
Kodiaks avenge last year's loss, win GB crown (VIDEO)

Kodiaks avenge last year's loss, win GB crown (VIDEO)

'I learned so much from my years in the game. It teaches you discipline, respect and how to work with others,' says Bear Creek's Owen Hayes following 20-3 victory over St. Joan of Arc
Bear Creek Kodiaks claim GB crown in snowy mauling of Knights

Bear Creek Kodiaks claim GB crown in snowy mauling of Knights

'This is more than I could ever ask for and I’m thankful for the opportunity,' says Bear Creek's Ellliott Barber, who's in his final season of high school football
Kodiaks, Knights duke it out today in Georgian Bay football final

Kodiaks, Knights duke it out today in Georgian Bay football final

Story lines abound as Bear Creek takes on St. Joan of Arc in battle of south-end Barrie schools and rematch of last year's title game