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Kings fall just short, will look to rebound Wednesday night

Kings fall just short, will look to rebound Wednesday night

With loss at home, Orillia falls to 2-6-1 and will need 'more guys' buying into the system if team is going to make the playoffs, says coach
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Aurora Tigers name first female GM in CJHL history

Aurora Tigers name first female GM in CJHL history

'The glass ceiling for females in junior hockey just got shattered,' says OJHL commissioner of the appointment of new general manager Sierra Costa
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SERIES: Nels Dunlop, who put players first, off to Hall of Fame

SERIES: Nels Dunlop, who put players first, off to Hall of Fame

'He was a key part of baseball in Orillia for well over five decades,' says son of longtime volunteer coach, manager and umpire; Gala set for May 28
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Orillia Legion Minor Baseball opening day a hit with kids (7 photos)

Orillia Legion Minor Baseball opening day a hit with kids (7 photos)

Action returns to local diamonds after two years of cancelled, modified schedules
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PLAYING FIELD: Leafs hope to reverse recent history

PLAYING FIELD: Leafs hope to reverse recent history

Sports columnist says the Toronto Maple Leafs are at a fork in the road as they take on the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight in Game 7
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Local students introduced to 'cool' adaptive sports (4 photos)

Local students introduced to 'cool' adaptive sports (4 photos)

'From a diversity and inclusion standpoint it’s important for us to introduce kids to adaptive sports,' says Paralympian at Orillia Rotary Place event
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Orillia Lady Kings kick off lacrosse season with exciting action

Orillia Lady Kings kick off lacrosse season with exciting action

Field lacrosse season got underway Monday with series of house-league games
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Local golfer pots season's first hole-in-one at Hawk Ridge

Local golfer pots season's first hole-in-one at Hawk Ridge

Brad Johnston recorded his first ace at the local course after playing there for 20 years
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PROFILE: Stanga, women's lacrosse pioneer, paved the way for future generations (6 photos)

PROFILE: Stanga, women's lacrosse pioneer, paved the way for future generations (6 photos)

'We just wanted young girls to have opportunities we never had,' says Joanne Stanga, who will be inducted as builder into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame May 28
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Orillia woman hoping to inspire other moms by landing on cover of fitness magazine

Orillia woman hoping to inspire other moms by landing on cover of fitness magazine

'Moms can be strong. Moms can be confident, and they can be role models for other moms that feel lost,' says Orillia mom, bodybuilder
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