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'Reach for the sky': Volleyball remains a focus for local Olympian

'Reach for the sky': Volleyball remains a focus for local Olympian

As the bronze medallist wrapped up his fourth bout as a CBC Olympics beach volleyball analyst, Mark Heese recalls his experiences and continuing impact of the game on his life, career and family
'Stern but fair': Newmarket teen championing female empowerment as umpire

'Stern but fair': Newmarket teen championing female empowerment as umpire

Veronica Shields, 15, is the only girl officiating games with the Newmarket Baseball Association
Aurora Soccer Club marking 70th anniversary

Aurora Soccer Club marking 70th anniversary

The club’s 70th anniversary celebration is being held on Sept. 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. at 510 Industrial Pkwy. S.
Aurora brothers off to Brazilian jiu-jitsu world championships in Greece

Aurora brothers off to Brazilian jiu-jitsu world championships in Greece

Brothers Mathieu and Santiago Peyrou, are coached by their father, Martin, himself a former world champion and holder of four black belts
Newmarket Huskies, 55 and 53, run for Canada at world championship

Newmarket Huskies, 55 and 53, run for Canada at world championship

Mirco Graenert, 55, and Danny Grossi, 53, took their passion for running to a new level at the 2024 World Masters Athletics Championships
Bombay Frankies raising funds for cerebral palsy sports association

Bombay Frankies raising funds for cerebral palsy sports association

East Gwillimbury restaurant will donate the net proceeds of sales of Coca-Cola Freestyle drinks until Sept. 11
Aurora synchronized swimmer turned rower representing Canada at world championships

Aurora synchronized swimmer turned rower representing Canada at world championships

Ella McKinley was selected to compete for the Canadian women’s under-23 team in the coxed four at this week's 2024 Rowing World Championships
Newmarket's Ferrari marking 100th career game for York United FC

Newmarket's Ferrari marking 100th career game for York United FC

On Friday, the 23-year-old wingback is set to make his 100th career appearance when the Toronto-based Canadian Premier League team hosts Calgary's Cavalry FC
'It's taken time': Female umpire breaks down barriers at Ontario Summer Games

'It's taken time': Female umpire breaks down barriers at Ontario Summer Games

'There's a woman who officiates the NFL and there's a woman who is an assistant coach in the NHL. We're making great strides,' says Nancy Watson
York Simcoe baseball champs to be crowned in Orillia this weekend

York Simcoe baseball champs to be crowned in Orillia this weekend

U9 York Simcoe Baseball League provincial qualifying tournament taking place this weekend, with championship game scheduled for 3 p.m. Saturday