Eli Ridder, Reporter
Simcoe.com Reporter covering Innisfil, Barrie and Simcoe County. Reach out to me with story tips and more here on Facebook or at [email protected]
04/05/2026
Taber has won Kraft Hockeyville 2026.
A southern Alberta community that lost its only two ice rinks after a Zamboni explosion has been named the Kraft Hockeyville 2026 winner.
Taber, Alta., was one of two finalists, along with Tumbler Ridge, B.C., vying for the prize this year, which comes with $250,000 for arena upgrades.
The winner was determined by online voting that took place over Friday and Saturday, and was announced by National Hockey League commissioner Gary Bettman during Sportsnet’s "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast on Saturday night.
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03/31/2026
As of this week, I now live in Fredericton, New Brunswick! I’ve started a new role here as a reporter for The Canadian Press. Have a story idea? Reach out at [email protected].
03/09/2026
It's not just about oil prices.
The average cost of urea — a widely-used type of fertilizer — has increased rapidly since the U.S.- and Israel-led offensive against Iran brought war to a region critical to its global supply.
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