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Public school board also throws in the towel on OFSAA-level sports competition this fall

Public school board also throws in the towel on OFSAA-level sports competition this fall

'Given that we are in a pandemic, the decision was made to conclude the season at the GBSSA level in order to mitigate risk,' says board spokesperson
Basketball refs needed as high school hoops season begins

Basketball refs needed as high school hoops season begins

A regional organization is seeking officials for basketball games at high schools across Simcoe County
Blues welcome five teams for weekend non-profit tournament

Blues welcome five teams for weekend non-profit tournament

The inaugural Cottage Cup will be a showcase for Ontario junior hockey players to skate in front of academic-related scouts
Collingwood Blues supports league's mandatory vaccination policy

Collingwood Blues supports league's mandatory vaccination policy

The Ontario Junior Hockey League announced it will require all players, staff, billet families, officials, and volunteers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before team activities begin
Local girls hockey teams edge closer to growth goals for upcoming season

Local girls hockey teams edge closer to growth goals for upcoming season

With a few dozen more players, Collingwood Girls Hockey Association can have two teams in most divisions
OHL vaccination policy expanded to include fans

OHL vaccination policy expanded to include fans

The policy covers spectators along with anyone else who attends OHL events, including games and practices
Collingwood Blues lace up for Oct. 1 season start

Collingwood Blues lace up for Oct. 1 season start

Team leadership optimistic about close-to-normal season with crowds as big as the health unit permits
Barrie bidding to host 2023 Tim Hortons Brier

Barrie bidding to host 2023 Tim Hortons Brier

If the city’s Brier bid is successful, it could affect plans for a larger Sadlon Arena
Local young-adult skiers headed to the Alps for return to on-snow training

Local young-adult skiers headed to the Alps for return to on-snow training

Training trip means Ontario Ski Team will get back on snowy slopes for the first time in months
'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 lead to cancellation of OHL season

'Cruel realities' of COVID-19 lead to cancellation of OHL season

'We are optimistic that we will be able to start the 2021-2022 season in the fall and get back to having our fans in the building watching their favourite players,' says Barrie Colts president