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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

'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 >

'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

Jun 2, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

'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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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