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These stories related to the great outdoors, adventure sports and eco-tourism are made possible through the continued support of Lake Country Physiotherapy as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Take a hike! All trails lead outside for this hearty Orillia club

'I decided I wanted to die with my hiking boots on, not my work boots,' says avid hiker who also loves to ski, mountain bike and kayak

Apr 19, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

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

Mar 19, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

'Super special': Elite cyclist captures Athlete of the Year honours

'There are a lot of really great athletes in Orillia. That's what makes this mean a lot,' says Isabella Holmgren, Orillia's Athlete of the Year for 2023

Feb 15, 2024 9:03 PM Read more >

'Frustrating': Building an outdoor rink not for the faint of heart

'Building the rink can be expensive and, at times, kind of frustrating, but once you get the ice here, it's fun and games,' says creator of large, lit rink on Fairgrounds Road

Jan 12, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Snowflake Series proves winter can't chill local runners' passion

'The whiteness of everything and a little snow cover can be really beautiful. You just have to dress comfortably,' says 73-year-old longtime Snowflake Series runner

Dec 10, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Local athletes golden at Pan American Cyclocross Championship

'Teamwork, attention to detail, and love of the process has proven to be a winning combination,' said coach of two golds and silver earned by local athletes

Nov 9, 2023 12:30 PM Read more >

'Cool opportunity': Local Olympic hopeful tests his mettle in Paris

'Over the next couple of months, I have to really focus on my racing and have good results to get there,' cyclist says of dream to compete at Paris Olympics in 2024

Sep 28, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Orillia athlete in it for the long run after heart surgery

'I hope my story can show others what’s possible for seniors and athletics,' Tim Payne says after impressive results at recent event in B.C.

Sep 4, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Orillia race horse owner captures 'lightning in a bottle'

Orillia's Mike Langlois has his racehorse, Paramount Prince, in line to be a top contender at the prestigious King’s Plate at Woodbine Racetrack

Aug 9, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Orillia to host province's best cornhole players this weekend

'There is a lot of strategy involved and it gives me the competitive outlet I was looking for in a non-contact way during the pandemic,' said Orillia player, among Canada's best

Jul 19, 2023 7:30 AM Read more >

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