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Barrie Jr. Sharks are hunting for a big season in the PWHL

Barrie Jr. Sharks are hunting for a big season in the PWHL

'This is an exciting time for us, for the league and for women’s sports in general,' said coach of Sharks who sport a 6-1-1 record heading into busy weekend of action
Barrie man hopes to strong-arm his way to world title

Barrie man hopes to strong-arm his way to world title

'I am definitely one of the top three strongmen in the world at the moment,' says The Moose, a downtown fitness centre owner who practises what he preaches
Mother-daughter duo share special bond through karate

Mother-daughter duo share special bond through karate

'It builds confidence within yourself. This is something that has become a part of our life,' says karate mom
Participants get a kick out of first Dojo Cup (15 photos)

Participants get a kick out of first Dojo Cup (15 photos)

Dozens of athletes participated at the popular event Saturday at Holly Meadows Elementary School
PLAYING FIELD: Colts brass have big decisions to make

PLAYING FIELD: Colts brass have big decisions to make

Brandt Clarke remains in the pros with L.A., but will burn a year on his entry-level deal if he plays another game after tonight versus Toronto
Barrie Sharks score $50K grant from Trillium Foundation

Barrie Sharks score $50K grant from Trillium Foundation

Barrie Women’s Hockey Association president says funding was used to help rebuild youth programs after two years of the pandemic
Father-son team cross alpine trek off bucket list

Father-son team cross alpine trek off bucket list

'The roughest roads bring out the best in people,' says avid hiker and Collingwood resident, Mike Barlett
Quidditch tournament flies into Barrie (10 photos)

Quidditch tournament flies into Barrie (10 photos)

Sport based on game featured in Harry Potter books spells success at Barrie Community Sports Complex
Visually impaired sprinter wins OFSAA after first race in years

Visually impaired sprinter wins OFSAA after first race in years

St. Theresa's student Dalaynie Conn, who has no peripheral vision, is very humble about winning her first provincial track race even though she hadn’t run competitively for about four years
'Nightmare': Orillia hockey coaches may be benched over apparel

'Nightmare': Orillia hockey coaches may be benched over apparel

Local supplier accuses Orillia Minor Hockey of 'bullying,' but official says they have an approved vendor for a reason as proceeds help keep costs down for families