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Mariposa School of Skating to mark 50th anniversary with gala

Mariposa School of Skating to mark 50th anniversary with gala

The club was founded in Orillia in 1973 and has boasted world champions such as Brian Orser, Elvis Stojko and many others
Orillia Hawks get glimpse of elite hockey at Swiss women's practice

Orillia Hawks get glimpse of elite hockey at Swiss women's practice

'It’s great to be an idol for them and to look up to us,' said Swiss national team player welcomed to the ice with cheers and high-fives from Orillia players
COLUMN: 'Hometown Hero' from Orillia wrestling with success

COLUMN: 'Hometown Hero' from Orillia wrestling with success

'From childhood, my lifelong dream has always been to become a professional wrestler' says rising ring star Van Landon who will be featured at upcoming Barrie event
New jiu-jitsu academy striking out of former Orillia YMCA

New jiu-jitsu academy striking out of former Orillia YMCA

'It’s primarily a grappling and self-defence martial art. We pride ourselves on a safe training environment where people aren’t going to get hurt,' says owner
'Super cool': Training clinic inspires girls who love baseball

'Super cool': Training clinic inspires girls who love baseball

'I hope I can go really far in baseball. My dream has always been to make it to the Major Leagues,' says participant at area camp
Terriers 'unravel', get blown out by powerful Siskins in Game 2

Terriers 'unravel', get blown out by powerful Siskins in Game 2

'They are a very skilled team. You can’t give them any opportunities or they will capitalize,' says Terriers captain; Game 3 goes this afternoon in Stayner
'Surreal': Orillia dancer living the dream on Canada's Got Talent

'Surreal': Orillia dancer living the dream on Canada's Got Talent

'I feel very grateful for the opportunity to be on such a big stage for the whole country to watch,' says OSS grad and long-time dancer
Terriers blow early three-goal lead, drop Game 1 to Stayner

Terriers blow early three-goal lead, drop Game 1 to Stayner

Siskins rally to score six straight goals to earn a 7-4 triumph in opening game of second round; Terriers host Game 2 Saturday night at Rotary Place
Could a statue of NHLer Chris Neil be coming to Flesherton?

Could a statue of NHLer Chris Neil be coming to Flesherton?

Local committee will discuss options and gather feedback for permanent recognition for Neil
'Amazing' design: New Foundry Park Skatepark is taking shape

'Amazing' design: New Foundry Park Skatepark is taking shape

'I don’t think it’s big enough for the amount of traffic it’s going to see ... (but) anybody who gets to use it is going to be blown away by how good it is,' says local advocate