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Passion for running helps keep dynamic local couple on track

Passion for running helps keep dynamic local couple on track

'It gives me a sense of freedom when I’m running,' says local senior who will join his wife to compete at National Senior Games in Florida next month
Local skateboarder stumbles on trick to success on TikTok

Local skateboarder stumbles on trick to success on TikTok

'It’s almost a metaphor for life. If you give up, you will never be able to do it. If you keep going, you can achieve a lot of things,' says OSS grad with passion for social media
Two local swimmers shine at Eastern Canadian Championships

Two local swimmers shine at Eastern Canadian Championships

Blythe Wieclawek qualified for finals in all seven of her events, set several new long course club records and won bronze in the 50-metre butterfly
Trillium grant keeps sledge hockey program on the ice

Trillium grant keeps sledge hockey program on the ice

Sledge hockey club club uses $49,800 in funding for 'continued outreach to offer an inclusive hockey opportunity' in Simcoe County
Local para-swimmer has 'great experience' at regional camp

Local para-swimmer has 'great experience' at regional camp

Nicolas Willis, of the Orillia Channel Cats, took part in Swim Ontario training in Bracebridge
PROFILE: Bill Smith, who helped 'resurrect' junior hockey in Orillia, heading to the Hall of Fame

PROFILE: Bill Smith, who helped 'resurrect' junior hockey in Orillia, heading to the Hall of Fame

'Those were some of the best days of my life,' Smith says of his days owning the Travelways. 'We had some really good teams and some really great times'
Orillia's Kings open season with defeat in hard-fought battle

Orillia's Kings open season with defeat in hard-fought battle

Despite fast start, Brampton rallied past Kings; 'The team (was) excited to get back on the floor in front of a great crowd,' said Orillia's general manager
Got a thick skin? Orillia minor baseball needs umpires

Got a thick skin? Orillia minor baseball needs umpires

'You can get paid on average $35 a game to have a lot of fun on the ball diamond,' says OLMB president, noting the role is ideal for local youths, adults
Orillia Figure Skating Club celebrates on-ice success (4 photos)

Orillia Figure Skating Club celebrates on-ice success (4 photos)

Some of the Orillia Figure Skating Club's young members have had some recent success at major events
Cheer Sport Sharks take bite out of competition (5 photos)

Cheer Sport Sharks take bite out of competition (5 photos)

The all-star cheerleading gym welcomed more than 85 athletes onto six competitive teams featuring athletes from ages 3-17