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Local Special Olympians shine at nationals, bring home medals

'When her name was called to the podium, she came out strutting her stuff with a smile ear to ear and gleam of tears in her eyes,' says Donna Grisé about her granddaughter Belle who won a gold medal in 5-pin bowling

Mar 27, 2024 11:52 AM Read more >

Midland's Tim Bourrie crossed into Nordic skiing, biathlon by happenstance

This year's Canadian Ski Marathon encourages social protocols for participants with virtual offering, according to Bourrie, who coaches the Biathlon Bears

Feb 11, 2021 2:59 PM Read more >

Recycled fishing-line initiative along Georgian Bay shores keeps environment healthy

Conservationist Glen Cascagnette makes waterfronts safe for humans and wildlife alike

Jan 28, 2021 5:58 PM Read more >

Club finds nothing beats a winter walk in the woods

Healthy lifestyle promoted by Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association's Midland chapter during weekend snowshoe jaunts

Jan 14, 2021 5:40 PM Read more >

Simcoe County’s original intercollegiate competition was full of chaos and fun

Student athletes of Tudhope Cup’s earliest years battled each other and Mother Nature

Dec 31, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >

Snowriders navigate rough terrain to provide groomed winter trails to North Simcoe

Snowmobiling club perseveres through inclement challenges

Dec 17, 2020 7:11 PM Read more >

GBoss and Storm are two inspiring mascots for area high school students

Rival schools share warm feelings for the physical manifestations of their institutions

Dec 3, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

Camaraderie, strict safety measures make gun club an entertaining sports locale

Huronia Hand Gun Club, which was founded 60 years ago, enters tournaments, gives back through charities

Nov 20, 2020 9:54 AM Read more >

Midland’s 'first citizen' was community's key introduction to the YMCA

Douglas Leland White Jr. served three terms as mayor and was a prominent local philanthropist

Nov 5, 2020 4:59 PM Read more >

Sailing club director sinks his jaws into shark boat racing

Socially-distanced outings kept the Midland Bay Sailing Club active this year

Oct 22, 2020 6:30 PM Read more >

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