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'Unbelievable' local volunteer joining Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'Unbelievable' local volunteer joining Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Dave Dunn 'is never standing still. He is always doing something that helps us and makes us a better team,' says Terriers official; Dunn will be inducted at May 13 gala
French 'honoured' to be skating into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

French 'honoured' to be skating into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

John French was small, but used a strong work ethic forged in Orillia to become a WHA star and champion during a stellar pro hockey career
Colts set to march into second round against Battalion on Friday

Colts set to march into second round against Battalion on Friday

Following Games 1 and 2 on Friday and Sunday in North Bay, series shifts back to Barrie for Games 3 and 4 next Tuesday and Thursday
Olympian Alan Brahmst heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Olympian Alan Brahmst heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

Former ODCVI student 'was tough as nails and feared by many of the world’s best players,' teammate says of Brahmst, who led team to Olympics in 2000
Orillia Lakers cap perfect OBL season against undefeated rival

Orillia Lakers cap perfect OBL season against undefeated rival

Lakers turned defensive stops into fast-break points en route to big win over Mississauga to win their pool
Cardwell's hat trick powers Colts into second round

Cardwell's hat trick powers Colts into second round

Barrie winger Ethan Cardwell scored with 9.9 seconds left in Game 6 against Hamilton Bulldogs to seal the series; Colts will now face North Bay Battalion in second round
Girls hockey seeks refund from city over 'chaos' of arena closures

Girls hockey seeks refund from city over 'chaos' of arena closures

Orillia Girls Hockey Association lost over $40,000 in revenue amid Rotary Place issues and are disappointed city rejected their request for a refund
Orillia's Colby Barlow tops OHL Coaches Poll in three categories

Orillia's Colby Barlow tops OHL Coaches Poll in three categories

Barlow, the Attack's captain, topped the hardest shot, best shot and most dangerous in the crease categories among all Western Conference skaters in the OHL
Orillia's kickboxing 'Tiger Girl' crowned as Canadian champion

Orillia's kickboxing 'Tiger Girl' crowned as Canadian champion

'I’ve put everything in my life on hold to train and see how far I can go,' says McKenna Van Allen
Goalie goal seals Colts win in Game 5 against Hamilton

Goalie goal seals Colts win in Game 5 against Hamilton

Netminder Anson Thornton scored into an empty net, while Brandt Clarke and Evan Vierling had three- and two-point nights respectively in 4-1 victory