By Doug Kennedy The Kincardine junior curling program is running every Sunday from 1-2 p.m. until the end of March. They can still take eight more kids between the ages … Continue reading Local sports associations are quick to re-open →

  By Doug Kennedy When I was a teenager in the 70s, I did not realize the magnitude of playing Junior B hockey against Tony McKegney. I have said before … Continue reading Tony McKegney has a great family story →

By Doug Kennedy   When you are entrenched in the wonderful world of sports, as an athlete, a coach, an administrator, an official, a media person, or a volunteer, you … Continue reading Former Bulldog coach was one-of-a-kind →

By Doug Kennedy Local resident Jill (Van Dam) Fraser was the only girl playing hockey with the boys in tyke, novice and atom divisions in Tiverton. That was the only … Continue reading Jill Fraser’s hockey journey →

By Doug Kennedy It is hard to believe I am writing about another top Canadian sportswriter that grew up outside of Ripley, Beverley Smith. Her mother, Edith, unfortunately just passed … Continue reading Beverley Smith – a local Canadian sports writer →

By Doug Kennedy I have a feeling there will be a lot of people from the Ripley area watching the Winnipeg Jets play in the near future. Logan Stanley got … Continue reading Logan Stanley makes debut in Winnipeg →

By Doug Kennedy   There are so many Toronto Maple Leaf fans across Canada wondering what type of team they have this year. After three games, it looks like a … Continue reading What lies ahead for the Toronto Maple Leafs? →

By Doug Kennedy Canada boasts some of the best athletes in the world these days, men and women whose names are recognized around the globe. That list would include Corey … Continue reading Corey Conners – the pride of Listowel →

By Doug Kennedy The federal and provincial governments announced on Christmas Eve that the NHL can have a Canadian division this coming season that will not cross the border, starting … Continue reading This hockey season will be one for the history books →

By Doug Kennedy Knowing Kendra Fisher from a young age and seeing her grow into the person she is today, is quite amazing. She was a really good goalie when … Continue reading Kendra Fisher – a champion for good mental health →