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PROFILE: Wyatt Thompson making pitch for Athlete of the Year

PROFILE: Wyatt Thompson making pitch for Athlete of the Year

Twin Lakes grad helped Orillia Royals win league crown and shone on the mound in his sophomore season for Thomas College in Maine
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Decorated local curler Jennifer Jones to retire from team curling

Decorated local curler Jennifer Jones to retire from team curling

Horseshoe Valley resident and her teammates went undefeated to win Olympic gold medal in women's curling in 2014
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Local boy with CF becomes Auston Matthews' 'secret weapon'

Local boy with CF becomes Auston Matthews' 'secret weapon'

'It was a pretty cool experience. They hung out for close to an hour chatting like they’re old friends,' said father of boy who designed Matthews' skates for all-star game
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PROFILE: Orillia's Chas Sharpe nominated for athlete of the year

PROFILE: Orillia's Chas Sharpe nominated for athlete of the year

Former Terrier and ex-Predator named captain of OHL's Steelheads and is the team's top blueliner this year as the Orillia native continues to chase his NHL dreams
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PROFILE: Isabella Holmgren cycles into Athlete of the Year race

PROFILE: Isabella Holmgren cycles into Athlete of the Year race

The world champion in two cycling disciplines is among three worthy candidates for 2023 Orillia Athlete of the Year award; winner will be announced Thursday
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'Special' Ontario 55+ Winter Games a gold-medal success for Orillia

'Special' Ontario 55+ Winter Games a gold-medal success for Orillia

'Orillia showed itself to be a wonderful city that people can easily come to enjoy,' Mayor Don McIsaac says following last week's games
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Orillia Rowing Club drops anchor on inaugural online auction

Orillia Rowing Club drops anchor on inaugural online auction

Fundraiser includes gift certificates, services and merchandise donated by locate businesses
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A prediction? This skating event is most unique event at Winter Games

A prediction? This skating event is most unique event at Winter Games

'Nobody really cares about winning or losing, they just want to have a good time,' says organizer of event that calls for participants to predict their finishing time
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Orillia Channel Cats swim to third-place overall finish at regionals

Orillia Channel Cats swim to third-place overall finish at regionals

Some local swimmers also qualified for provincial meets at event in Barrie
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Table tennis: Seniors enjoy golden moment at Ontario Winter Games

Table tennis: Seniors enjoy golden moment at Ontario Winter Games

'It's very exciting and surprising that we won this tournament. At my age, I never expected to be in this position to come here and win,' says gold medal winner, 86
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