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Pandemic puts this year's curling season in Orillia on ice

Pandemic puts this year's curling season in Orillia on ice

'They are the folks that the public health warnings are aimed at, and they felt it was just too risky,' official says after majority of curlers agreed to cancel season
Local hockey player's trick shots score him massive online audience

Local hockey player's trick shots score him massive online audience

After Zac Bell's online video went viral, 'every 12-year-old was in their driveway practising the tricks I was doing;' NHL stars are now following his platforms
Bubble slo-pitch league allowed players 'to escape the pandemic'

Bubble slo-pitch league allowed players 'to escape the pandemic'

Four teams honoured long-time player Steve Makins, creating a trophy in his name; 'I felt very privileged ... to have this opportunity, to be able to get out, have some fun'
He's a mild-mannered teacher by day, a pro wrestler by night

He's a mild-mannered teacher by day, a pro wrestler by night

Christian Island teacher Steve Kirdeikis flexes both brains and brawn as Jack Damage who loves when the crowd starts to hate him
Jr. C Terriers coach says hockey without contact will be 'tough'

Jr. C Terriers coach says hockey without contact will be 'tough'

Minister say body contact will have to be eliminated to play amid pandemic; Terriers coach says 'it is what it is. These kids can’t miss a year of development'
Baseball Day in Orillia a hit despite slam from pandemic

Baseball Day in Orillia a hit despite slam from pandemic

'There were a lot of players who felt that if we could keep the spirit of Baseball Day going and it was able to be done safely, they wanted to proceed,' organizer says
Barrie Colt Tyson Foerster 'excited' to be drafted by Flyers

Barrie Colt Tyson Foerster 'excited' to be drafted by Flyers

'I just can't wait to get things started now,' said talented Colts forward, adding 'it worked out for the best and I'm excited to be a Flyer'
COVID protocols put some local figure skating programs on ice

COVID protocols put some local figure skating programs on ice

Despite program changes, club recognizes 12-year-old Ner K'pru Shee as its Skater of the Month for September
Barrie Colt hopes to hear his name called at NHL draft

Barrie Colt hopes to hear his name called at NHL draft

'It's been a long time waiting, but I'm really excited. I just want to hear my name called,' big Colts winger says ahead of NHL Draft
Local athletes hope provincial funding aids their 'quest for gold'

Local athletes hope provincial funding aids their 'quest for gold'

Financial support from province is 'an unbelievable help,' says local cyclist; Several local athletes qualified for the provincial funding