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Barrie Colts coach Dale Hawerchuk has died

Barrie Colts coach Dale Hawerchuk has died

Longtime Colts coach and Hockey Hall of Famer died today after cancer battle
Pair of local golfers record aces at Hawk Ridge Golf Club

Pair of local golfers record aces at Hawk Ridge Golf Club

After more than 60 years of golfing without scoring a hole in one, Orillia's Ted LaPalm recently recorded his second ace of the season
There will be no high school sport championships this fall

There will be no high school sport championships this fall

The provincial governing body cancelled the regular festivals and championships, but it's not clear yet if there will be fall sports at local schools
Colts president hopes to see Hawerchuk back behind the bench

Colts president hopes to see Hawerchuk back behind the bench

'He's still fighting the fight ... He's probably the toughest guy I ever met,' said Colts owner, adding the Hall of Famer remains optimistic
Golf Gives Back teed up this weekend at three area courses

Golf Gives Back teed up this weekend at three area courses

Program raising money for Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada affected from COVID-19 launches Aug. 15
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club will not open its greens this summer

Orillia Lawn Bowling Club will not open its greens this summer

Club has made 'difficult decision' not to open amid the pandemic; Plan is to reopen next spring, officials say
OHL plans to hit the ice again in December

OHL plans to hit the ice again in December

The season will include a 64-game schedule and a 16-team playoff format, according to announcement today from the league
Orillia angler reels in big bass at CSFL event on Lake Simcoe

Orillia angler reels in big bass at CSFL event on Lake Simcoe

Sebastien Roy moved to Orillia to fish; Despite a big investment in the sport, 'it’s not about the money. It’s more about the memories'
Long-time volunteer at Hawk Ridge records hole in one

Long-time volunteer at Hawk Ridge records hole in one

With his feat this week on the Meadow Nest course, Bryan Austin now has two aces and has finally caught up to his wife, who already had two
Hawerchuk fighting cancer again with 'resurgence of this terrible disease,' says son

Hawerchuk fighting cancer again with 'resurgence of this terrible disease,' says son

Longtime Barrie Colts coach had been diagnosed with stomach cancer and completed chemotherapy at the Barrie hospital in April