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Volunteer has spent 'rewarding' 20 years with Special Olympics

Volunteer has spent 'rewarding' 20 years with Special Olympics

Volunteer Debbie Gruter is helping Collingwood and Area Special Olympics athletes work toward nationals
Olympian aims for $10K prize at freestyle ski showdown

Olympian aims for $10K prize at freestyle ski showdown

Newmarket-born Megan Oldham will also compete in Aspen's World Cup event next month with hopes for Olympic redemption at 2026's Winter Games in Milano Cortina
'Excited' Orillia resident pedals to Canadian Cyclist of the Year title

'Excited' Orillia resident pedals to Canadian Cyclist of the Year title

Holmgren moved up to the Under-23 category in 2024 from Junior, and continued her 'incredible rise' last season, which included a trip to the Olympics
CFL punter Jake Julien keeps kicking football career up a notch

CFL punter Jake Julien keeps kicking football career up a notch

'I kind of needed to burn my hand to learn what it really takes to be a professional athlete,' Barrie North grad says after getting looks in the NFL and changing his diet
Making Jamaican bobsled team changed Milton Hart's life

Making Jamaican bobsled team changed Milton Hart's life

Aurora Sports Hall of Fame inductee is still competing — Milton Hart will run in the 50-metre sprint at the Ontario Masters Track and Field Championships this month
Eighty North American hockey teams competing for 'silver' in York Region

Eighty North American hockey teams competing for 'silver' in York Region

Qualifying teams from across the continent playing in Silver Stick Hockey Tournament at the Magna Centre, Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Aurora Community Centre
‘State-of-the-art’ Pickleplex Social Club ready to serve next week

‘State-of-the-art’ Pickleplex Social Club ready to serve next week

Beginning Jan. 25, Barrie pickleball enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels can play on multiple indoor courts at former Sears location on Bayfield Street
'Dream come true:' Rama teen helps Team Canada score world title

'Dream come true:' Rama teen helps Team Canada score world title

'It’s a huge honour, and I’m really proud to represent Rama. The community is a big part of my journey,' says Rama's Sydney Sawyer after gold-medal win
Georgian College ready to give women's rugby sevens team a try

Georgian College ready to give women's rugby sevens team a try

Recruiting to begin soon for season that will start in September 2026; team's home base will be J.C. Massie Field
'Really crazy': Local dancer wins 3 medals at world championships

'Really crazy': Local dancer wins 3 medals at world championships

Bradford's Addison Tamburello claimed gold, silver and bronze as part of Team Canada Dance at a competition held in Kielce, Poland in late November; 'I have no stage fright and I’m happy about that'