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Orillia Channel Cats level up at Trojan Cup in Barrie

Orillia Channel Cats level up at Trojan Cup in Barrie

Four local swimmers qualify for provincial-level competitions
Fuelled by NHL dream, Orillia blueliner is lighting up the OHL

Fuelled by NHL dream, Orillia blueliner is lighting up the OHL

'It's every kid's dream to play in the NHL, but there are a lot of different paths to that league,' says Orillia's Chas Sharpe, who is captain of Mississauga this season
'Room to improve': Terriers playing 'good hockey' at mid-way mark

'Room to improve': Terriers playing 'good hockey' at mid-way mark

'Everyone is really close. That's one of the reasons we are off to a good start. It really helps,' says rookie forward who has helped Terriers to 15-5-1 record
'A lot of fun': Students volley for local bragging rights

'A lot of fun': Students volley for local bragging rights

'It's a big community event where people are watching and cheering. It makes the kids feel great,' says teacher
Nominees sought for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award

Nominees sought for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award

'It’s so important to support and recognize these athletes who work hard ... who strive for excellence and exhibit pride in their community,' says Sport Council official
'Great man': Orillia baseball legend Dean Heliotis mourned

'Great man': Orillia baseball legend Dean Heliotis mourned

'He used, I guess you’d say, colourful language and was pretty stern ... we loved to play for him,' said Mel St. Onge, who led effort to have diamond named in honour of Heliotis
Clark, Sittler, Thomas and other NHL greats face off for charity

Clark, Sittler, Thomas and other NHL greats face off for charity

Collingwood Celebrity Hockey Classic pairs ex-NHLers with local pick-up teams for charity benefitting Easter Seals Ontario
'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'I was really surprised because I did not think I was going to do as well as I did,' says 13-year-old who is Canada's top-ranked dart player in his age group
'Validation': Orillia ski coach earns national excellence award

'Validation': Orillia ski coach earns national excellence award

'I don't do this for any recognition. I do it to see the athletes excel and work toward their goals,' says Sutherland, a former Orillia Athlete of the Year
'Underdogs': Twin Lakes volleyball team hungry for OFSAA success

'Underdogs': Twin Lakes volleyball team hungry for OFSAA success

'Our goal is to go get an upset or two at OFSAA and try to really shake things up,' says coach of local team competing against province's best this week in Stratford