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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
.
Orillia mountain biker earns silver medal at Pan Am championship
'My goal is to go to the Olympics and bring home a medal for Canada,' says Gunnar Holmgren, who won three medals for Canada at Pan Am events in Brazil
May 3, 2023 7:00 PM
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Orillia extreme pogo star hops onto Canada's Got Talent stage
'It’s just a pogo stick, but it brings a lot of joy to people,' says Harry White, whose performance will air Tuesday night
Apr 3, 2023 2:00 PM
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'I love it': Retiree revels in challenges of cross country skiing
'It shows that when you keep active, age is just a number,' says 61-year-old retired local teacher who passes his passion on to others by teaching at Hardwood
Mar 1, 2023 12:30 PM
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Paddling the dark secrets of the Black River
(11 photos)
Couchiching Conservancy's Passport to Nature program offers 'paddle party' on this 'incredible river' that helps tell the history of the region
Jul 27, 2022 11:45 AM
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Local cycling pioneer still 'making tracks'
(7 photos)
Oro-Medonte senior pushed for Simcoe County Museum exhibit which showcases 'important role of Hardwood, Horseshoe, Simcoe County Forest and cycling clubs'
Jun 27, 2022 12:30 PM
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Behold 'beauty and wonder' of Canadian Shield
(14 photos)
Cooper's Falls Trail boasts varied terrain that is 'just enough up and down climbing to make it interesting but not overly difficult,' says hiker
May 27, 2022 12:15 PM
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Going with the flow is the secret for these paddlers
(9 photos)
'There’s nothing like the satisfaction of picking a line down a rapid and nailing it,' says Tony Reid, a semi-retired doctor in his 70s. 'It’s challenging mentally and physically'
Apr 27, 2022 7:00 PM
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Local woman inspired by nature, working for nature
(5 photos)
Upon return to Orillia, Samantha Vessios 'got lost in nature and started to appreciate the things we pass by every day' and has turned that passion into a career
Mar 28, 2022 12:30 PM
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Orillians find unique ways to get outside, support causes
(9 photos)
Many people in the community relish a 'chance to get outside and breathe and blow some of the pandemic dust off,' says Mayor Steve Clarke
Feb 28, 2022 7:30 AM
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Brewery Bay home to real-life storybook rink
(3 photos)
Popular rink inspired by story in 'Mariposa' book by Jamie Lamb; Creating the rink gave Orillia man 'the purpose (he) was looking for'
Jan 24, 2022 2:45 PM
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