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Area athletes heading to national Special Olympics Winter Games

Area athletes heading to national Special Olympics Winter Games

'I am looking forward to meeting a lot of new friends,' says Sarah Baumer, who, along with Jeff Bowen and Belle Grise, has qualified for February event in Calgary
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Hockey tournament returning in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

Hockey tournament returning in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters

A few spots remain open for teams wanting to take part in event in January
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Local athletes kick up success at provincial championships

Local athletes kick up success at provincial championships

Three members of Black Lotus Kickboxing and Muay Thai Academy bring home medals
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Orillia Sport Council to permanently oversee Athlete of the Year award

Orillia Sport Council to permanently oversee Athlete of the Year award

City council votes in favour of transferring stewardship of award following group's 'tremendous' job of renewing interest
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New Orillia Volleyball Club offering fun for 'all skill levels'

New Orillia Volleyball Club offering fun for 'all skill levels'

'I'm very surprised with how popular the sport of volleyball is here. We are excited to keep it growing,' says local league's co-founder
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Snowflake Series proves winter can't chill local runners' passion

Snowflake Series proves winter can't chill local runners' passion

'The whiteness of everything and a little snow cover can be really beautiful. You just have to dress comfortably,' says 73-year-old longtime Snowflake Series runner
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'Giving back': Local volleyball team rallies to help families in need

'Giving back': Local volleyball team rallies to help families in need

'The hope is that this will spread. We hope everyone will see that it's important to volunteer, help, and give,' says Orillia Suns coach
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Orillia Lakers bounce three opponents on National Junior Circuit

Orillia Lakers bounce three opponents on National Junior Circuit

Local team is 'showing signs of improvement and that it won’t be easily beaten even in the best high school junior league in the country'
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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
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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
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