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'Thrill of speed' drives skiers down slopes at Ontario Winter Games

'Thrill of speed' drives skiers down slopes at Ontario Winter Games

'Getting outside makes the winter go quickly. It's just a lot of fun,' said alpine skier at Horseshoe Resort on Day 1 of event that went 'smooth as butter'
'Incredibly demanding': Local athletes hope to net badminton gold at Ontario 55+ Winter Games

'Incredibly demanding': Local athletes hope to net badminton gold at Ontario 55+ Winter Games

'Age regardless, all of our opponents are energized, fit, and want to push themselves,' says local badminton player who kicked off competition Wednesday
'Great opportunity:' Local curlers team up, look to sweep aside foes at 55+ Ontario Winter Games

'Great opportunity:' Local curlers team up, look to sweep aside foes at 55+ Ontario Winter Games

'We are going to do the best that we can. Everybody has to play their best and we have to get a little lucky,' says Oro-Medonte woman of newly-formed team
'Excitement in the air' as Ontario Winter Games begin (VIDEO)

'Excitement in the air' as Ontario Winter Games begin (VIDEO)

'Whether you are competing on skis, skates, on foot, or all of the above, you show that the only limitations on excellence in sport are the ones we place upon ourselves,' says official
'Good for community': Ontario Lt.-Gov. officially opens Winter Games

'Good for community': Ontario Lt.-Gov. officially opens Winter Games

'I know that even though we have a lot to do at home and work, maintaining a lifestyle where we include physical activities is very important,' says Lieutenant Governor
COLUMN: Formenton's family ties in Simcoe County run deep

COLUMN: Formenton's family ties in Simcoe County run deep

Former Ottawa Senators forward, who has been charged with sexual assault, has previously said he played his minor hockey in Barrie until minor bantam
'Right there with them': Terriers stung by Hornets in close game

'Right there with them': Terriers stung by Hornets in close game

'We played great tonight. Just one more bounce went their way than it did ours,' said Terriers captain after narrow defeat at hands of division leaders
Local teen stickhandling her way to top of women’s hockey

Local teen stickhandling her way to top of women’s hockey

At 15 years old, Sonia Mehta is the youngest player on her under-22 team and says she 'definitely' wants to play for Canada's national team some day
Braestone Winter Classic nets more than $152K for cancer centre

Braestone Winter Classic nets more than $152K for cancer centre

Event in support of Simcoe Muskoka Regional Cancer Centre a hit despite move to ball hockey format
Orillia teen heading south to make pitch for big league dream

Orillia teen heading south to make pitch for big league dream

'I want to go down there, compete, and help win a championship ... I want to see how far my talent can go in the sport,' says 18-year-old Kaden Noble