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Orillia cyclist golden at World Cup events ahead of Olympics

Orillia cyclist golden at World Cup events ahead of Olympics

Isabella Holmgren struck gold in the U23 women's short track event and the cross-country event; she and brother Gunnar are gearing up for Olympics in Paris
Baseball Day in Orillia celebrates athletes past and present

Baseball Day in Orillia celebrates athletes past and present

'This is something my teammates and I look forward to all year,' says local slo-pitch player
Area skier lands coveted scholarship, realizes his NCAA dream

Area skier lands coveted scholarship, realizes his NCAA dream

'It's something I've been really working towards for the better part of four years now, so it's a huge kind of relief for me and my family,' says local skier
A 'thrill': Orillia goalie earns spot on Canada's U20 national team

A 'thrill': Orillia goalie earns spot on Canada's U20 national team

'I love the adrenaline I get when I make a save,. There is definitely a lot more pressure being a goalie, but I always keep a next-save mentality,' says Patrick Fogarty student
Royals ride huge fifth inning to victory over visiting Cardinals

Royals ride huge fifth inning to victory over visiting Cardinals

The Royals defence was stellar again, extending their error-free baseball to an incredible 25 innings and counting
Kings look to 'keep it rolling' in second-round clash with Orangeville

Kings look to 'keep it rolling' in second-round clash with Orangeville

'I think the first round has made us appreciate that we can compete with the best teams in the league,' says goalie; Orillia hosts first game on Thursday night
Local rowers make their mark at RowOn Beach Sprint Championships

Local rowers make their mark at RowOn Beach Sprint Championships

'It was pretty intense,' coach said of new event that will debut at the Olympics this summer; family members pitched in to ensure local rowers' success
Still time to serve up some summer fun with Orillia Tennis Club

Still time to serve up some summer fun with Orillia Tennis Club

Looking for summer recreation? Looking to learn a new sport?
Orillia Majors becoming 'dangerous team' in push for playoff spot

Orillia Majors becoming 'dangerous team' in push for playoff spot

'We aren't doing this to hang out with the boys on the weekend; we want to win games,' says Majors third baseman; Orillia hosts New Lowell July 2
Local women's downhill mountain biking club gearing up for new season (6 photos)

Local women's downhill mountain biking club gearing up for new season (6 photos)

'We create a safe space for women where they can progress and thrive within the sport of downhill mountain biking,' says official of popular program at Horseshoe