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Future is bright for 'popular' Orillia Cornhole Club

Future is bright for 'popular' Orillia Cornhole Club

'It’s popular because anyone can do it, it’s fairly inexpensive, and it’s a good night out,' says league owner
Mac Lang charges past challengers in Ramara soccer action

Mac Lang charges past challengers in Ramara soccer action

Plenty of play recently, except for one rained-out match
COLUMN: A Wild day as Minnesota picks Colt Hunter Haight

COLUMN: A Wild day as Minnesota picks Colt Hunter Haight

Hunter Haight was the lone member of the Barrie Colts to hear his name called at this year's NHL draft in Montreal
Orillia woman to be inducted into Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Orillia woman to be inducted into Canadian Lacrosse Hall of Fame

Joanne Stanga, who was inducted into Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame in May, will be inducted in the builder's category of national lacrosse shrine
Special Olympics Orillia looking for local athletes, coaches

Special Olympics Orillia looking for local athletes, coaches

Various winter, summer sports are offered to local athletes with intellectual disabilities
NHL hall of famer eager to lace 'em up again for a good cause

NHL hall of famer eager to lace 'em up again for a good cause

'I grew up in Barrie and live out in Shanty Bay, so we’re still very much a part of the community,' says Mike Gartner, who will captain one of the two teams in Aug. 3 charity game
Lawn bowlers celebrate Canada Day on the green (8 photos)

Lawn bowlers celebrate Canada Day on the green (8 photos)

Club celebrated nation's birthday and 40 years at Commerce Road facility with a successful, fun tournament and barbecue
Kings hosting do-or-die playoff game tonight against Nepean

Kings hosting do-or-die playoff game tonight against Nepean

After a pair of weekend losses in Nepean, the Jr. B Kings' season is on the line tonight at Rotary Place
Orillia underdogs triumph at ‘unbelievable’ Northern Shootout

Orillia underdogs triumph at ‘unbelievable’ Northern Shootout

It was a family affair for winning local team that featured four members of the Murphy family; 'It's the most fun to share this with Dad,' said Dustin Murphy
Champions crowned as Lady Kings house league season ends

Champions crowned as Lady Kings house league season ends

U11 Team Micks squad went undefeated for entire season and earned the gold medal in a hard-fought championship game against local rivals