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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
Barrie to host 2024 national curling championships

Barrie to host 2024 national curling championships

Everest Canadian Curling Club Championships taking place next November
Young Channel Cat qualifies for provincials

Young Channel Cat qualifies for provincials

Hartley Russell, 10, will compete in 50-metre freestyle following success at Muskats Splash Meet
Horseshoe Valley Golf Zone swings open for the season

Horseshoe Valley Golf Zone swings open for the season

Indoor golf attraction 'will keep you in shape for golfing in terms of working on your swing,' says manager
Who should get the call to join Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame?

Who should get the call to join Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame?

'One of our primary mandates is to recognize those from our past who have helped put this city on the map,' said official, noting teams are eligible for the hall this year
COLUMN: Reporter takes shot at hockey 'comeback' at 52

COLUMN: Reporter takes shot at hockey 'comeback' at 52

'As I’m getting older, and my joints get a little creakier, resurrecting my shinny hockey career wasn’t high on my to-do list,' says reporter Kevin Lamb
Orillia author pens book on 'worst gambling scandal in NHL history'

Orillia author pens book on 'worst gambling scandal in NHL history'

'It eventually tainted everything he touched, it ruined his marriage ... and he spent a whole lifetime trying to recover a lost reputation,' says author Fred Addis