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[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" el_class="centeredBox" z_index=""][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_single_image image="16845" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] Doug Beckett is a gentleman. Friendly, wise, and compassionate, he believes in giving back to the community. And Doug has a passion for sport. From the time Doug Beckett retired from...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/4"][vc_single_image image="16843" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="3/4"][vc_column_text] Stephen Bell is being inducted into the Midland Sports Hall of Fame in the category of Athlete for his accomplishments in a variety of sports. He was a champion in the sports of...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Owen Bell is being inducted into the Midland Sports Hall of Fame in the category of Athlete for his accomplishments in a variety of sports. He was a champion in the sports of Hockey, Ball Hockey, Golf, and...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] "Mike introduced us to so many people through his articles and columns.” said a former editor-in-chief. “He had this uncanny ability to put his most revered sports heroes and everyday folks he interviewed on the same level. They...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Known for his sculpture, woodcarving, and design skills, Ron Hunt’s talent and leadership extend beyond to include team building and sports organization. In 1973, Ron was instrumental in creating the Midland Bulls Rugby Football Club. At age fifteen, Ron...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/6"][vc_single_image image="16831" img_size="full" qode_css_animation=""][/vc_column][vc_column width="5/6"][vc_column_text] When it comes to the true sports ‘personalities’ of Midland, past or present, there’s never been anyone like Fred Jackson. He is simply one of a kind. Fred Jackson is recognized for his contribution...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column width="1/2"][vc_column_text] The North Simcoe Capitals Novice Rep team played in the Ontario Women's Hockey Association's Lower Lakes Female Hockey League in the 2018-19 season. The team was assembled by coach Dan Pellarin and Assistant Coaches Dylan Seca, Aaron...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Earl was born and raised in Midland where in his youth he played both hockey and baseball at a local level as well as later at an elite level. During his athletic career he has been a member of...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Growing up in Mississauga, Doug was actively involved in multiple sports. Inspired by his father, a talented hockey player in his own right, Doug’s love of sport was galvanized into a lifelong passion, along with the values and...

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mountain Biking Thomas Wood is being inducted in the Midland Sports Hall of Fame in the category of builder for his pioneering work in the sport of mountain biking. From a very young age Thomas had an incredible passion for the...