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World Cup a conflicting affair for local fan in Qatar (4 photos)

World Cup a conflicting affair for local fan in Qatar (4 photos)

'With the activist work I do in Simcoe County, it was a very difficult decision to make about coming to this,' says Haily MacDonald of human rights issues in Qatar
PLAYING FIELD: Coach Williamson notches 500th OHL win

PLAYING FIELD: Coach Williamson notches 500th OHL win

Colts coach one of nine in OHL to reach milestone
Barrie Karate students kick up success on world stage

Barrie Karate students kick up success on world stage

Barrie Karate was the only Canadian dojo represented at tournament that was conducted through video submissions
Intercounty Baseball League approves Chatham franchise for 2024

Intercounty Baseball League approves Chatham franchise for 2024

'Chatham is a terrific sports town and we look forward to making it a fantastic baseball town,' says owner Dom Dinelle
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