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Channel Cats swimmers shine at pair of recent meets

Channel Cats swimmers shine at pair of recent meets

Local athletes participated in Barrie Aquafest and a development meet at the Orillia Recreation Centre, demonstrating 'perseverance' and 'resiliency'
'He's a daredevil': Young BMX rider rises to top of sport

'He's a daredevil': Young BMX rider rises to top of sport

'I'm just kind of hooked. I’m a pretty competitive person, so any time I have a love for something, I just want to take it to the next level,' says athlete
Burton Mystery Series to land at Snow Valley in January

Burton Mystery Series to land at Snow Valley in January

'These grassroots events are a celebration of the sport and lifestyle we all love,' says official
Despite losing rinks, local tournament forges ahead (6 photos)

Despite losing rinks, local tournament forges ahead (6 photos)

'Some of the best teams from across Ontario are here,' says organizer of 28th annual Terriers tournament
City 'baffled' by Rotary Place issues, vows to find root (Update)

City 'baffled' by Rotary Place issues, vows to find root (Update)

'We must do whatever it takes to keep our community safe,' says mayor after deciding to remove ice at arena due to strain of Legionella in cooling tower — again
Hawks overcome injuries and illness, soar to tournament crown

Hawks overcome injuries and illness, soar to tournament crown

After goalie got hurt, a player had to don the goaltender gear and help her team; Hawks rallied from 4-1 third-period deficit in finale to garner gold medal
Local man hopes to strong-arm his way to a world title

Local man hopes to strong-arm his way to a world title

'I am definitely one of the top three strongmen in the world at the moment,' says The Moose, a fitness centre owner who practises what he preaches
Terriers get back in the win column, rough up Flyers (5 photos)

Terriers get back in the win column, rough up Flyers (5 photos)

'We played these guys in the first round of the playoffs last year (so) it’s a bit of a rivalry,' said Terriers defenceman after fight-filled contest
Twin Lakes cross-country runners off to OFSAA (5 photos)

Twin Lakes cross-country runners off to OFSAA (5 photos)

Eight of 12 runners secure spot in provincial championship slated for this weekend in Uxbridge
'It's the peak': Local water skier named MVP at world tournament

'It's the peak': Local water skier named MVP at world tournament

Third-generation water skier Jordan Long 'extremely grateful' for opportunity to compete and shine on the world stage