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Ted Williams’ unique golf journey not exactly par for the course

Ted Williams’ unique golf journey not exactly par for the course

Rama First Nation chief has won club crowns at various local courses and still loves the game and also has a passion to nurture the next generation of golfers
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'We've done a lot of growing': Kings looking to take the next step

'We've done a lot of growing': Kings looking to take the next step

'We think we could have a good run in the playoffs. We just need everybody to buy in and consistently work together,' says veterans Kings' goalie
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Grant will help Orillia Rowing Club expose more youth to sport

Grant will help Orillia Rowing Club expose more youth to sport

With the $25,670 in funding, 20 local elementary students aged 11 and up will be able to attend one week of rowing day camp
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Chippewa Tri-Council Hockey Day 'a good time' for community

Chippewa Tri-Council Hockey Day 'a good time' for community

'We hope we will have a larger audience come in to watch later on,' says Rama First Nation chief; championship game slated for 5 p.m.
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PROFILE: Allan Cup champs skating into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

PROFILE: Allan Cup champs skating into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'It was a real source of pride for the city to win Allan Cup,' recalls player/coach Doug Kelcher of historic feat; Terriers to be inducted into Orillia sports shrine at May 4 gala
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'Quite rare:' 5 Orillia teams vying for Ontario titles this weekend

'Quite rare:' 5 Orillia teams vying for Ontario titles this weekend

'It's a wonderful accomplishment,' says Orillia Girls Hockey Association president, noting five of the local organization's six rep teams will play at provincials
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'A jump:' Orillia's Colby Barlow set to make pro debut in Manitoba

'A jump:' Orillia's Colby Barlow set to make pro debut in Manitoba

'It's a great opportunity for me to see the pro level at the end of this year,' says Winnipeg Jets prospect, who will play for the AHL's Manitoba Moose this weekend
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Pickleball anyone? Some Orillia courts have opened for the season

Pickleball anyone? Some Orillia courts have opened for the season

'Favourable conditions' have allowed city staff to open some courts earlier than normal this year; tennis courts remain closed for now
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Tourney brings local firefighters together for 'important' cause

Tourney brings local firefighters together for 'important' cause

Second annual Ishkode Cup in Rama raising money to support first responders' mental health
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Lakehead Orillia honours 'remarkable' student-athletes

Lakehead Orillia honours 'remarkable' student-athletes

Students recognized during Thursday's Athletic Awards Banquet
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