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Orillia rower headed to China for new event

Orillia rower headed to China for new event

Sarah Pidgen will compete in inaugural World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals
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Jr. B Kings lacrosse holding annual general meeting in September

Jr. B Kings lacrosse holding annual general meeting in September

Anyone interested in helping during 2020 season is encouraged to attend; must register by Sept. 1 to be eligible to vote
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Orillia woman 'still in shock' after winning jiu-jitsu gold (6 photos)

Orillia woman 'still in shock' after winning jiu-jitsu gold (6 photos)

Staci Shaw takes top spot in her division at world championship; 'I was just hoping to podium. I didn’t think I’d take it all,' champ says
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Players invited to sign up for Lagoon City beach volleyball tourney this weekend

Players invited to sign up for Lagoon City beach volleyball tourney this weekend

Annual event will take place Saturday
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Local umpire strikes balance based on 'two-way street' of respect

Local umpire strikes balance based on 'two-way street' of respect

Pam Mogridge has been an umpire in Orillia for 18 years; 'I don’t think I intimidate anyone and I’m approachable, so I think I make it easy for the players'
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Hard work pays off for Top of the Hill Farm riders

Hard work pays off for Top of the Hill Farm riders

'Every horse and rider who competed in the required number of shows have qualified for the Ontario Trillium Hunter Jumper Championships,' says coach
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Ex-NHLer, current cop will preach teamwork in new coaching role (3 photos)

Ex-NHLer, current cop will preach teamwork in new coaching role (3 photos)

Greg Johnston is new coach of new Collingwood Colts Junior 'A' team; 'My job, and (Nick Ricca, assistant coach of Orillia) is to get these players to where they want to get to'
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OHL unveils some changes heading into new season

OHL unveils some changes heading into new season

From newly named year-end awards to new technology and coach's challenge for goalie interference, changes being implemented this year
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Colts return to the barn for training camp next week

Colts return to the barn for training camp next week

Training camp opens next week ahead of season getting underway Sept. 20 in North Bay; London visits the BMC on Sept. 21
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Weekly racing series makes Hardwood 'best place on earth'

Weekly racing series makes Hardwood 'best place on earth'

'It’s just a wonderful way to spend a Wednesday night with a bunch of like-minded people who like to go have fun on their bikes,' says avid rider
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