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Pickleball anyone? Some Orillia courts have opened for the season

Pickleball anyone? Some Orillia courts have opened for the season

'Favourable conditions' have allowed city staff to open some courts earlier than normal this year; tennis courts remain closed for now
Tourney brings local firefighters together for 'important' cause

Tourney brings local firefighters together for 'important' cause

Second annual Ishkode Cup in Rama raising money to support first responders' mental health
Lakehead Orillia honours 'remarkable' student-athletes

Lakehead Orillia honours 'remarkable' student-athletes

Students recognized during Thursday's Athletic Awards Banquet
Local firefighters set to skate to raise funds for mental health units

Local firefighters set to skate to raise funds for mental health units

Two-day event will feature firefighters from Ramara, Severn, Oro-Medonte, Tay Township, Rama, and Orillia who look to surpass last year's $5,000 fundraising total
PREVIEW: Colts have little room for error versus Generals

PREVIEW: Colts have little room for error versus Generals

First-round playoff series starts tonight in Oshawa; Barrie will require 'unworldy' goaltending to get past conference's top seed, says columnist
Orillia teen courting hoops dreams at United World Games in June

Orillia teen courting hoops dreams at United World Games in June

'To me, it's a big opportunity because I get to travel internationally,' says Patrick Fogarty student of chance to play in Austria this summer
'A journey': Local woman finds slice of heaven working with Devils

'A journey': Local woman finds slice of heaven working with Devils

Local native started as an intern with the Barrie Colts and is now helping NHL club raising its profile, working with Martin Brodeur and forging her path
Volleyball marathon a 'memorable experience' for Orillia students

Volleyball marathon a 'memorable experience' for Orillia students

'It can be challenging to stay awake and to keep playing the whole time, but it's a lot of fun,' says Grade 12 student of 24-hour marathon fundraiser
Channel Cats swim to personal bests at Eastern Canadian Championships

Channel Cats swim to personal bests at Eastern Canadian Championships

Sam Pecorella also finished fourth overall among 14-year-old swimmers at event in Quebec
'I'll make him proud': Area hockey star inks first NHL contract

'I'll make him proud': Area hockey star inks first NHL contract

Denver Barkey lands entry-level deal with Philadelphia Flyers after big year in OHL