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COLUMN: Retiring OHL commish leaves local legacy

COLUMN: Retiring OHL commish leaves local legacy

David Branch granted Barrie an expansion team 30 years ago
Giddy-up: Lawn bowling club hosts Western-themed tournament

Giddy-up: Lawn bowling club hosts Western-themed tournament

Participants donned Western attire for recent event
Huronia Stallions gallop to another perfect season

Huronia Stallions gallop to another perfect season

Local squad continues provincial dominance with back-to-back undefeated seasons
'Fired up': Local powerlifter captures gold on international stage

'Fired up': Local powerlifter captures gold on international stage

'It was pretty exciting. This is my first-time winning gold,' says local paramedic after record-breaking performance at international competition
'Great night': Fans, charities score at Barn Burner hockey game

'Great night': Fans, charities score at Barn Burner hockey game

While the game was all in fun, the stars of hockey and fans in attendance were happy to raise over $270,000 for local charities
Royals slug five homers to push Creemore to brink in championship

Royals slug five homers to push Creemore to brink in championship

With impressive 10-3 victory in Orillia, the Royals can clinch North Dufferin baseball title with a victory in Creemore on Wednesday
'A shock': Local youth earns eight medals at World Dwarf Games

'A shock': Local youth earns eight medals at World Dwarf Games

‘This would hopefully be a stepping stone for the Paralympics one day,’ said proud mother of Christian Tabone
Orillia swimmer impresses at national championships

Orillia swimmer impresses at national championships

Blythe Wieclawek competed in five events at recent meet in Toronto and will be swimming at Harvard University in the fall
Royals start fast, hang on to beat Creemore in championship opener

Royals start fast, hang on to beat Creemore in championship opener

Orillia builds a 5-0 lead, gives up three late runs, but holds on for 5-3 triumph in opening game of league finale; Game 2 is in Orillia Wednesday night
Orillia Lady Kings earn medals in four age groups at provincials

Orillia Lady Kings earn medals in four age groups at provincials

U11 team wins gold, U19 squad claims silver and U9s and U13s net bronze at their respective provincial championships