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Shutdown of Rotary Place rinks frustrating for local user groups

Shutdown of Rotary Place rinks frustrating for local user groups

'It’s a significant impact, because since the pandemic people have not been able to do activities,' laments Orillia Figure Skating Club head coach
Colts raise banner to honour Dale Hawerchuk (6 photos)

Colts raise banner to honour Dale Hawerchuk (6 photos)

Pre-game ceremony was an emotional tribute to former NHL star and long-time Colts bench boss who passed away in 2020
COLUMN: Colts to honour Dale Hawerchuk at tonight's game

COLUMN: Colts to honour Dale Hawerchuk at tonight's game

'He loved coaching in the OHL. He had (NHL opportunities), but he turned them down to stay in Barrie,' says son of late dad's passion for the game
Blue Jays fever sweeps the nation, so let's play ball!

Blue Jays fever sweeps the nation, so let's play ball!

'In the past, a successful Jays season has seen increased excitement in baseball and thus a growth in baseball registration and participation,' says official
Fans flock to see Maple Leafs in Gravenhurst (6 photos)

Fans flock to see Maple Leafs in Gravenhurst (6 photos)

The team wrapped up a two-day mini camp Thursday and are now preparing in earnest for the start of the NHL season
Nighthawks ward off Invaders in senior boys football action

Nighthawks ward off Invaders in senior boys football action

'I think our strength so far is our heart,' Orillia Secondary School quarterback says after 39-13 victory over Innisdale
Council pins down grant money to support wrestling tournaments

Council pins down grant money to support wrestling tournaments

'I feel this opportunity is more important than ever for students who have not participated in any activities for the past two years,' says local coach
COLUMN: Valiquette has endured battles on and off the ice

COLUMN: Valiquette has endured battles on and off the ice

After storied hockey career, Jack Valiquette met his wife Julie Payne, settled in this area, battled cancer and is now enjoying life in remission
Terriers find their stride, dominate Spartans (3 photos)

Terriers find their stride, dominate Spartans (3 photos)

Orillia cruised to its fourth straight victory, earning a dominant 5-1 home ice triumph over league newcomers from Innisfil
'A big undertaking': New Jr. C hockey team skates into Innisfil

'A big undertaking': New Jr. C hockey team skates into Innisfil

'I didn’t get to play hockey, so I did one better; I got my own hockey team,' says founder of Innisfil Spartans that will battle the Orillia Terriers Saturday night