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Second Tracks offering free skiing, snowboarding to local youth

Second Tracks offering free skiing, snowboarding to local youth

'I want to help these kids get outside, try something new, have that feeling of exhilaration and build their confidence,' says founder John Mealey
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Hope remains for ice-fishing season as mercury dips this week

Hope remains for ice-fishing season as mercury dips this week

'I think this will be our last boat trip in Lake Simcoe this year,' says Mississauga angler
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Local teen skates to spot on Team Canada's national U18 squad

Local teen skates to spot on Team Canada's national U18 squad

Sydney Sawyer's achievement 'a proud moment for all of Rama,' says chief; local athlete to play in Finland Jan. 5 to 12
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COLUMN: History offers guide to how big trades can work out

COLUMN: History offers guide to how big trades can work out

Sunday's deal 'does not necessarily mean the Colts are in win-now-then-rebuild mode, as is often the case when trades such as this one are made,' says columnist
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'Community cornerstone': Nominations open for annual Kraft Hockeyville contest

'Community cornerstone': Nominations open for annual Kraft Hockeyville contest

Grand prize winner will have an opportunity to host an NHL pre-season game and receive $250,000 to be used toward arena upgrades
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COLUMN: Hockey Canada’s 'questionable' roster decisions on full display

COLUMN: Hockey Canada’s 'questionable' roster decisions on full display

Canada 'generally lacked cohesion, struggled to score even against some of the tournament’s weaker teams and, most critically, showed a lack of discipline,' says columnist
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'It's important': Local volunteer helps drive Special Olympics

'It's important': Local volunteer helps drive Special Olympics

Dan Banks has been running Special Olympics programs in Aurora for more than a decade
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'A cool job': Mother, daughter find common ground on the ice

'A cool job': Mother, daughter find common ground on the ice

'I like that she's developing the confidence to go out there and manage a game. It's a tough environment … and it can be an unforgiving space,' says proud mom
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'It could kill us': Local AAA hockey program wary of policy change

'It could kill us': Local AAA hockey program wary of policy change

'We will work through it as we have before,' says North Central Predators official of major changes coming to minor hockey
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COLUMN: With NCAA rule changes, junior players facing 'new reality'

COLUMN: With NCAA rule changes, junior players facing 'new reality'

Over the last several months, Colts general manager Marty Williamson has made some 'clever moves' to bolster Barrie lineup
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