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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.


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

'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
Orillia athlete in it for the long run after heart surgery

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.
Orillia race horse owner captures 'lightning in a bottle'

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
Orillia to host province's best cornhole players this weekend

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
'Awesome achievement': Local woman makes history, earns black belt

'Awesome achievement': Local woman makes history, earns black belt

'I’m proud of that,' says Sarah Lampi, who is one of the few people in the world with Down syndrome to earn a fifth-degree black belt in karate
Orillia mountain biker earns silver medal at Pan Am championship

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
Orillia extreme pogo star hops onto Canada's Got Talent stage

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
'I love it': Retiree revels in challenges of cross country skiing

'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
Paddling the dark secrets of the Black River (11 photos)

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
Local cycling pioneer still 'making tracks' (7 photos)

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'