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

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

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

Conservationist Glen Cascagnette makes waterfronts safe for humans and wildlife alike
Club finds nothing beats a winter walk in the woods

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

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

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

Snowmobiling club perseveres through inclement challenges
GBoss and Storm are two inspiring mascots for area high school students

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

Rival schools share warm feelings for the physical manifestations of their institutions
Camaraderie, strict safety measures make gun club an entertaining sports locale

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

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
Sailing club director sinks his jaws into shark boat racing

Sailing club director sinks his jaws into shark boat racing

Socially-distanced outings kept the Midland Bay Sailing Club active this year
Championship wrestler inspires the next generation

Championship wrestler inspires the next generation

Christian Island teacher Steve Kirdeikis flexes both brains and brawn