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Fore! Local driving range welcomes golfers after decade-long absence

Fore! Local driving range welcomes golfers after decade-long absence

'There aren't too many driving ranges out there that are licensed. You can come hit a bucket of balls and then sit on the deck and have a beer,' says owner
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Orillia Channel Cats race to new records at Brantford event

Orillia Channel Cats race to new records at Brantford event

Numerous local athletes also qualified for provincials
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'First-class' OHF championship a 'win-win' for players, Orillia

'First-class' OHF championship a 'win-win' for players, Orillia

'The kids had a great time and made lifelong memories,' says organizer of tourney that drew 2,000 fans to Rotary Place and kept local businesses bustling
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Rovers eye 'massive opportunity' with match against Toronto FC

Rovers eye 'massive opportunity' with match against Toronto FC

'We’ve got to play the game, not the occasion,' says goalkeeper Rimi Olateunji ahead of Wednesday night's big game at BMO Field
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COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

COLUMN: Members have mixed feelings over golf clubs' future

Change in operators at Vespra Hills, National Pines provides 'clarity after rumours surrounded the future of both,' columnist explains
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'It's been amazing': Terriers set sights on gold at OHF championship

'It's been amazing': Terriers set sights on gold at OHF championship

'I think we've shown that we can compete with them. Hopefully, we can bring home the gold medal,' says Terriers forward
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Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Defenceman hoping to hit the ice this weekend with Marlies, says signing with team 'wasn't really a hard choice'
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PROFILE: Two-sport athlete scores spot in Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

PROFILE: Two-sport athlete scores spot in Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Chad Thompson, a 'very talented two-way player,' shone in the OHL and NLL, one of those rare athletes who played at the highest level of two sports
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'Electric' atmosphere at Rotary Place as OHF championships begin

'Electric' atmosphere at Rotary Place as OHF championships begin

'It's been a great experience. There is a pretty upbeat atmosphere in the rink,' says U15 Terriers captain
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'Top-notch' OHF championships in Orillia this weekend

'Top-notch' OHF championships in Orillia this weekend

'You are going to see some of the top teams in the province competing,' says organizer of three-day tournament at Rotary Place
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