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'A journey': Local woman finds slice of heaven working with Devils

'A journey': Local woman finds slice of heaven working with Devils

Local native started as an intern with the Barrie Colts and is now helping NHL club raising its profile, working with Martin Brodeur and forging her path
Volleyball marathon a 'memorable experience' for Orillia students

Volleyball marathon a 'memorable experience' for Orillia students

'It can be challenging to stay awake and to keep playing the whole time, but it's a lot of fun,' says Grade 12 student of 24-hour marathon fundraiser
Channel Cats swim to personal bests at Eastern Canadian Championships

Channel Cats swim to personal bests at Eastern Canadian Championships

Sam Pecorella also finished fourth overall among 14-year-old swimmers at event in Quebec
'I'll make him proud': Area hockey star inks first NHL contract

'I'll make him proud': Area hockey star inks first NHL contract

Denver Barkey lands entry-level deal with Philadelphia Flyers after big year in OHL
Orillia Curling Club rocks 150th-anniversary celebration

Orillia Curling Club rocks 150th-anniversary celebration

'It all started with the old corn brooms. Now we have one of the nicest rinks around and the ice is superb,' says longtime club member
Terriers' championship dreams 'crushed' after OT loss to Stayner

Terriers' championship dreams 'crushed' after OT loss to Stayner

'There were a lot of hugs and tears last night,' says Terriers' coach following second-round playoff loss to Stayner
Local powerlifter muscles her way to gold at national competition

Local powerlifter muscles her way to gold at national competition

'It's always nice to come away with gold, especially because, for the longest time, I kept consistently getting silver,' says local paramedic
'Tough pill to swallow': Siskins push Terriers to brink of elimination

'Tough pill to swallow': Siskins push Terriers to brink of elimination

'I think they wanted it a little more tonight.It was going to be the first period that set the tone and credit to them for playing a much better game,' said Terriers goalie
Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

'Caelan's love for bobsleigh makes her want to strive to compete alongside the world's best,' says Team Canada bobsleigh pilot
'Unprecedented' ruling on controversial Game 3 OT goal gives Terriers new life in playoff series

'Unprecedented' ruling on controversial Game 3 OT goal gives Terriers new life in playoff series

'We do have a little bit of life in this series now and it's up to us to take advantage of it,' says Terriers coach after league overturns Game 3 goal, setting up wild finish