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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.

'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 >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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 Read more >

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