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'It's tough': Powerhouse Siskins sweep aside Terriers in Game 4

'It's tough': Powerhouse Siskins sweep aside Terriers in Game 4

'I played my whole junior career here and met a bunch of good guys who will be friends for life, so it’s tough for sure,' said emotional Josh Brown after the defeat
Next year's Memorial Cup will be first south of the border

Next year's Memorial Cup will be first south of the border

'We are thrilled to bring the Memorial Cup to the state of Michigan for the first time in the event’s history,' said official of event to be hosted by Saginaw Spirit
'Pinball' Clemons inspires local students to achieve 'greatness'

'Pinball' Clemons inspires local students to achieve 'greatness'

'It was pretty crazy seeing him today. He’s somebody ... who I know is a good guy to look up to because he stands for the right things,' says Grade 12 student, fan of Clemons
Orillia Lakers U14 boys show strong skills against older players

Orillia Lakers U14 boys show strong skills against older players

Newmarket tournament was tuneup for team's biggest game of the year on Sunday in Hoop City League semi-finals
Colts open first round of playoffs Thursday against Bulldogs

Colts open first round of playoffs Thursday against Bulldogs

The Colts finished third in the Eastern Conference, and will open their playoff run against the defending champion Hamilton Bulldogs
Mariposa School of Skating to mark 50th anniversary with gala

Mariposa School of Skating to mark 50th anniversary with gala

The club was founded in Orillia in 1973 and has boasted world champions such as Brian Orser, Elvis Stojko and many others
Orillia Hawks get glimpse of elite hockey at Swiss women's practice

Orillia Hawks get glimpse of elite hockey at Swiss women's practice

'It’s great to be an idol for them and to look up to us,' said Swiss national team player welcomed to the ice with cheers and high-fives from Orillia players
<b>COLUMN:</b> 'Hometown Hero' from Orillia wrestling with success

COLUMN: 'Hometown Hero' from Orillia wrestling with success

'From childhood, my lifelong dream has always been to become a professional wrestler' says rising ring star Van Landon who will be featured at upcoming Barrie event
New jiu-jitsu academy striking out of former Orillia YMCA

New jiu-jitsu academy striking out of former Orillia YMCA

'It’s primarily a grappling and self-defence martial art. We pride ourselves on a safe training environment where people aren’t going to get hurt,' says owner
'Super cool': Training clinic inspires girls who love baseball

'Super cool': Training clinic inspires girls who love baseball

'I hope I can go really far in baseball. My dream has always been to make it to the Major Leagues,' says participant at area camp