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Baycats dig deep in extra innings for dramatic win

Extra innings crank up the pressure, but it’s the steadiness of the relief pitcher that separates contenders from pretenders. For the Barrie Baycats, Carlos Sano’s performance out of the bullpen was the lifeline that kept their winning streak rolling and reminded the whole league what clutch baseball looks like. Relief pitching doesn’t get half the […]

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White nationalist fight clubs are infiltrating Canadian parks and gyms

Under the fluorescent glare of a martial arts gym, surrounded by echoes of children’s laughter and shuffled feet, a darker ritual sometimes unfolds—one that most community members never suspect. Across Canada, white nationalist fight clubs called “active clubs” have embedded themselves within the ordinary fabric of city life. These groups, claiming to promote camaraderie and

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Gabriela Dabrowski bows out as Canada’s Wimbledon run ends

Not a single Canadian flag left waving on the grass courts—Gabriela Dabrowski’s exit from the women’s doubles at Wimbledon marks the end of another northern hope. For tennis fans from coast to coast, Wimbledon is a battleground where nations measure heart and grit. Canada’s run this year was brief, with Gabriela Dabrowski carrying the last

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Canada Day drama: Baycats edge Majors in a one-run nail-biter

Canada Day in Barrie brought not just fireworks in the sky but a crackling energy on the diamond, where the Barrie Baycats and London Majors delivered a baseball showdown that reminded everyone why there’s nothing like a beautiful day for baseball. The Barrie Baycats, well-known for their gritty play and strong local support, stepped onto

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