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Pair of Orillia rowers shine at world indoor championships

Pair of Orillia rowers shine at world indoor championships

Molly Hazel and Emma Botari competed with the best in the world at indoor event in Mississauga
Orillia Tennis Club serves up spring, summer programs for kids

Orillia Tennis Club serves up spring, summer programs for kids

The club offers junior memberships for only $30 per child ages six to 16; registration is now open
'Elite training': OHL's Centre of Excellence coming to Barrie

'Elite training': OHL's Centre of Excellence coming to Barrie

Development program will be available for U10 to U18 age groups entering 2023-24 season
Local boy revving up his bike for upcoming U.S. motocross event

Local boy revving up his bike for upcoming U.S. motocross event

'It doesn't matter if you win or you don't win. It matters if you try and have fun,' says humble eight-year-old competitor
Canada's top skiers hope to master 'world-class' Hardwood trails

Canada's top skiers hope to master 'world-class' Hardwood trails

'It’s a great thing for the area,' says race director of Canadian and Ontario Masters Nordic Championships that will bring 300 skiers to area this weekend
Local Special Olympics athlete skis to two medals at Winter Games

Local Special Olympics athlete skis to two medals at Winter Games

'It’s not about me. It’s about bringing others joy and showing what people like me can accomplish,' says talented Patrick Fogarty graduate
Swimmers from Orillia high schools make a splash at OFSAA

Swimmers from Orillia high schools make a splash at OFSAA

'It was fun to see so many people having the opportunity to compete at a provincial championship,' said Grade 11 OSS swimmer
Terriers 'coming around at the right time' as playoffs approach

Terriers 'coming around at the right time' as playoffs approach

'The boys have played the best hockey we’ve played all year this last month,' says Terriers' captain who believes team is poised for a deep playoff run
Terriers players take down competition at All Star Showcase

Terriers players take down competition at All Star Showcase

North-division team wins 8-1 at U18 event in Markham
'It's crazy': Local teen makes history on national freestyle team

'It's crazy': Local teen makes history on national freestyle team

'I’ve always dreamed of competing for my home country,' says Charlie Beatty, 15, of Oro-Medonte who is youngest ever athlete to make Canadian National Freestyle team