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NHL draft moved online, but will still be 'a dream come true,' says Barrie 'AAA' alum

Mississauga Steelheads forward James Hardie's scoring prowess could be a hidden gem for a team later in the draft, says one scout

May 20, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Kayla Alexander's Olympic dream put on hold

Barrie Central grad knows it was the right decision to postpone Tokyo Olympics, but was still a tough pill to swallow after all her hard work

May 13, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Baycats family runs deeper than just baseball, says Spataro

While veteran outfielder has seen close friends and teammates move on or retire, Spataro says 'only time will tell' on his own decisions

May 6, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Colts' top pick Hunter Haight hopes to follow idol's path to NHL

'I put in a lot of work over the years and it's nice to be rewarded getting drafted in the first round, especially to a team like Barrie,' says Strathroy native

Apr 29, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

'Always a fighter,' Hawerchuk hopes to be back behind the Colts bench in the fall

'There's some tough days, but you know what? You wake up and when you see that sun come up over the rise, it's a privilege'

Apr 22, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Marcelli feels the need for speed

Professional race-car driver Kyle Marcelli is the defending GT World Challenge series champion

Apr 15, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Barrie native becomes OHL's first female scout: 'She's everywhere,' says Erie GM

Barrie Sharks alumnus Kiana Scott turned a lot of heads with her 'incredible work ethic'

Apr 8, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Ferrier takes golf preparation into the basement after long drive from Florida

With COVID-19 affecting every nearly aspect of daily life, Barrie golfer 'just trying to find ways to get better in other aspects of my life while one aspect of it is has just been kind of put on hold'

Apr 1, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Schaly turns to technology to help clients during pandemic

Barrie native, who opened his first clinic in Angus in 1988, launching an app to help people rehab with educational videos

Mar 25, 2020 12:45 PM Read more >

Vierling right at home with Colts, eager to return to the ice

'Being put on the first line right away helps your confidence, but you know playing with a guy like Tyson Foerster doesn't hurt, either. He's been a pleasant surprise for us,' coach Todd Miller says of Evan Vierling

Mar 18, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

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