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Swimmer escaped communist regime to achieve Olympic glory here

Swimmer escaped communist regime to achieve Olympic glory here

Marcel Gery shares his story before being inducted into the Aurora Sports Hall of Fame on Nov. 7
International curlers descend on Stroud Curling Club

International curlers descend on Stroud Curling Club

The week-long event saw curlers from the U.S., Scotland, Croatia, and Denmark compete
'Pretty blessed': Rugby player takes game to west coast, aiming for Olympic team

'Pretty blessed': Rugby player takes game to west coast, aiming for Olympic team

'I’ve always wanted to play the highest level of sport that I can … During COVID(-19), I just had this realization I could go further with rugby,' says Barrie North grad Reece Thompson
City, Barrie Colts continue to hammer out new Sadlon Arena lease

City, Barrie Colts continue to hammer out new Sadlon Arena lease

Arena deal was to expire in June 2023, but was extended by council to the end of February 2024, then again until April 30, 2024
Local shop now offers sharp way to skate like Auston Matthews

Local shop now offers sharp way to skate like Auston Matthews

'This is a huge investment,' Competitive Edge Sports owner Dean Bezanson says after acquiring skate-sharpening machine from Toronto Maple Leafs
Marouelli found new address in Barrie, home in sports hall of fame

Marouelli found new address in Barrie, home in sports hall of fame

Now-retired NHL ref Dan Marouelli put down roots in Barrie some 40 years ago, raising a family here with his wife Sharon
Kodiaks manage slim victory over Ravens in chippy affair (14 photos)

Kodiaks manage slim victory over Ravens in chippy affair (14 photos)

‘Dream come true’: Golf pro reflects on nearly 50 years

‘Dream come true’: Golf pro reflects on nearly 50 years

Jim Malley is the membership and facility services manager at Blue Mountain Golf and Country Club in the Collingwood area
Football Festival kicks up support for Barrie Food Bank (14 photos)

Football Festival kicks up support for Barrie Food Bank (14 photos)

'Big honour': Rama teen to represent Canada on international stage

'Big honour': Rama teen to represent Canada on international stage

'It was a surreal feeling to make the team. It's a dream come true,' says Sydney Sawyer, who hopes to play for Canada at world championships