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Orillia Lady Kings are taking their talents down south to the NCAA

Orillia Lady Kings are taking their talents down south to the NCAA

'These girls have done really well and have met the NCAA standards,' said coach Pat Morris of Kassidy Morris, Emma Torkoff and Ryan Bionda
Despite pandemic, Coldwater Curling Club is rocking

Despite pandemic, Coldwater Curling Club is rocking

'We accept the fact that we need to keep the sport alive in Coldwater and we are going to do whatever is necessary,' says club official
Hockey Canada offers financial assist to qualified families

Hockey Canada offers financial assist to qualified families

Foundation offers up to $500 back on registration; Organization recognizes 'COVID-19 has had a challenging impact on so many young people'
People 'very excited' to be using Orillia Recreation Centre (4 photos)

People 'very excited' to be using Orillia Recreation Centre (4 photos)

'This facility is extremely impressive ... It’s really a place you could come to and spend a full day,' says resident who enjoyed pickleball, spin class and weight training
Don't put away those clubs just yet, two area courses reopening

Don't put away those clubs just yet, two area courses reopening

'Saturday and Sunday are sold out already and w’ere almost sold out for Friday and Thursday,' says Orr Lake Golf Club official
OHL officially moves back target start date

OHL officially moves back target start date

The Ontario Hockey League is targeting Feb. 4, 2021 to begin regular season action
Pandemic helps baseball academy hit a homerun with local youth

Pandemic helps baseball academy hit a homerun with local youth

'Because kids didn’t have baseball they were looking for a different outlet,' says former elite baseball player Chase Walach of his new Orillia-based academy
Mariposa's Matheson on cutting edge with today's hockey players

Mariposa's Matheson on cutting edge with today's hockey players

'When those kids make it, you get some pretty cool messages and texts and how happy these kids are that they achieved their goals'
Terriers' rival may have to leave town to play hockey this year

Terriers' rival may have to leave town to play hockey this year

'Penetang is the only arena around that's not allowing anyone to use the changerooms,' says official, noting team 'might have to go to Midland'
Long-time local golfer celebrates third career hole in one

Long-time local golfer celebrates third career hole in one

Terry Sumpton ends the golf season with a bang, recording an ace at Hawk Ridge Golf Club