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Patrick Fogarty grad covering his bases while chasing his diamond dreams

Patrick Fogarty grad covering his bases while chasing his diamond dreams

Yojairo Juan's introduction to organized baseball was with the Orillia Royals; he is now eyeing college-level opportunities
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Pandemic strikes out Orillia slo-pitch season

Pandemic strikes out Orillia slo-pitch season

League cancels 2020 season but hopes to host tournaments later in summer
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Trail riding cycles the balance between profit and fun

Trail riding cycles the balance between profit and fun

Local volunteers with the SCMBC work hard for residents seeking outdoor activity
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Professional soccer is coming to Barrie next summer

Professional soccer is coming to Barrie next summer

Team makes its bid to League1 Ontario; Managing partner says he has 'never seen such co-operation between city politicians, fans and the local club'
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Local cyclists find physical distance heaven at Hardwood

Local cyclists find physical distance heaven at Hardwood

Cancellation of long-running Wednesday Night Race Series lamentable, but Oro-Medonte facility is 'a family-friendly spot and (with the pandemic), it is ideal'
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Lightning strikes twice; local golfer scores second ace on same hole

Lightning strikes twice; local golfer scores second ace on same hole

Mary Hurl records second ace while Ted LaPalm scores his first hole in one after 64 years of playing golf
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Local football star turns to coaching to help next generation

Local football star turns to coaching to help next generation

Nick Vennard is working with OSS players year-round; 'I feel like it’s my duty to give back,' said respected former football player
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Snow Leopards tumbling into transition to Cheer Sport Sharks

Snow Leopards tumbling into transition to Cheer Sport Sharks

The newly developed program, Cheer Sport Sharks Orillia, will open its doors for the 2020-2021 season to athletes ages 3 and up
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Orillia Secondary School virtually honours its top athletes

Orillia Secondary School virtually honours its top athletes

Jessica Goodwin and Caleb Near take school's top honours, winning Legends of OSS Awards
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For the first summer since 1897, there will be no lacrosse

For the first summer since 1897, there will be no lacrosse

Ontario Lacrosse Association cancels box lacrosse season; 'We understand that this is a difficult conclusion for our players, team personnel, officials, parents and fans'
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