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'Incredibly exciting' World Cup event coming to region next week

'Incredibly exciting' World Cup event coming to region next week

Kris Mahler, who started ski racing as a child at Craigleith Ski Club, will be part of the Canadian team on the hill from March 16-18
Orillia Cornhole Club hosting Canada's 'top throwers' Sunday

Orillia Cornhole Club hosting Canada's 'top throwers' Sunday

Club is hosting its second regional tournament of the 2022-2023 season at ODAS Park; 2 Orillia throwers are currently ranked No. 1 in their divisions nationally
Orillia Rowing Club proves it's small but mighty at indoor event

Orillia Rowing Club proves it's small but mighty at indoor event

Coach Anne Hodkin called performance at event in St. Catharines 'a great start to our season' for a club that does not have winter facilities
Channel Cat swimmer getting ready for Canadian Swimming Trials

Channel Cat swimmer getting ready for Canadian Swimming Trials

Blythe Wieclawek took part in prep meet ahead of upcoming Canadian Swimming Trials as local swimmers competed at two venues on one busy weekend
Late surge helps host Innisfil edge Terriers in playoff opener

Late surge helps host Innisfil edge Terriers in playoff opener

The Spartans drew first blood thanks, in part, to a four-goal third period that allowed them to rally to a playoff victory over the visiting Terriers
Terriers confident heading into playoffs against red-hot Innisfil

Terriers confident heading into playoffs against red-hot Innisfil

'We’ve struggled with them recently. They are kind of on a heater, winning five games in a row, but I’m confident in our group,' says Terriers forward
Orillia Lakers rally to net bronze medal at Barrie Royals tourney

Orillia Lakers rally to net bronze medal at Barrie Royals tourney

The Lakers earned a hard-fought win over Collingwood to capture bronze at the weekend event
Cheer Sport Sharks celebrate 'wave of wins' at recent competitions

Cheer Sport Sharks celebrate 'wave of wins' at recent competitions

Cheer Sport Sharks Orillia will now be heading to Canadian Cheer Nationals in Niagara Falls while some will be heading to world championships in Florida
Former Olympian, WHA star, key volunteer heading to Hall of Fame

Former Olympian, WHA star, key volunteer heading to Hall of Fame

Dave Dunn, Alan Brahmst and John French will be inducted into Orillia sports shrine at a gala event on May 13 at Hawk Ridge
'It's what I do': Project Mayhem draws packed house of fight fans

'It's what I do': Project Mayhem draws packed house of fight fans

'If I have a stressful day at school, when I’m working out and training, all that stress goes,' say Orillia's Mike Griffin, who made his debut at Project Mayhem