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Fogarty pulls off a rare feat as both teams capture GBSSA titles

Fogarty pulls off a rare feat as both teams capture GBSSA titles

Both the junior girls' and senior girls' teams used last-second heroics to win titles; Senior girls went on to win consolation crown at OFSAA as part of 'fabulous season'
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Trio of local teens cycle to national titles (4 photos)

Trio of local teens cycle to national titles (4 photos)

Ian Ackert wins junior men's title, Isabella Holmgren races to junior women's crown and Ava Holmgren earns elite women's title at national cyclocross event in B.C.
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Hank Ilesic helps aspiring athletes get a kick out of training

Hank Ilesic helps aspiring athletes get a kick out of training

'It doesn’t get any better than these guys. They are both going to be future pros,' says CFL Hall of Fame punter and Orillia gym owner, Hank Ilesic
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'An exciting time': Orillia racer on track to compete in Florida

'An exciting time': Orillia racer on track to compete in Florida

Josh Inglis heading from Sunshine City to Sunshine State for Winter Nationals in February
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'Huge strides': Soccer fans kick back as Canada faces Croatia

'Huge strides': Soccer fans kick back as Canada faces Croatia

'It was electric. That play is something that I’ll probably remember for the rest of my life,' says fan of Alphonso Davies history-making goal
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Terriers use fast start to sink Spartans in spirited Jr. C game

Terriers use fast start to sink Spartans in spirited Jr. C game

After a couple of tough losses against league's top teams, local squad rebounded to defeat Innisfil at Brian Orser Arena
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COLUMN: Colts coach a survivor, notches 500th OHL win

COLUMN: Colts coach a survivor, notches 500th OHL win

Colts coach, one of nine in OHL to reach milestone, credits Dale Hawerchuk for his return to Barrie and says Hall of Famer helped him become a better coach
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COLUMN: Road trip to OHL games ... much more than hockey

COLUMN: Road trip to OHL games ... much more than hockey

Hockey fan's 1,400-kilometre northern pilgrimage to watch three OHL games becomes eye-opening journey into the human experience and several communities
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Orillia powerlifter overcomes injury, shatters multiple records

Orillia powerlifter overcomes injury, shatters multiple records

Marie Wagner 'absolutely fell in love' with the sport rather late in life and now is heading to Commonwealth Powerlifting Championships in New Zealand
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Who is Orillia's top athlete? Time to nominate worthy candidates

Who is Orillia's top athlete? Time to nominate worthy candidates

Orillia Sport Council is 'excited to be organizing the Orillia Athlete of the Year process and will work hard to reignite interest in this coveted award,' official says
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