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LETTER: Step up! Being a referee can provide valuable life lessons

LETTER: Step up! Being a referee can provide valuable life lessons

Former long-time football official urges people to answer the call to become a referee, noting lessons learned on the field can translate into 'real life'
Lakers answer challenge with 1 million dribbles in 20 days

Lakers answer challenge with 1 million dribbles in 20 days

Innovative lockdown challenge embraced by players on Orillia U13 boys squad as team looks for ways to stay active while gyms are shuttered
Pond hockey tournament aims to raise $40,000 for cancer centre

Pond hockey tournament aims to raise $40,000 for cancer centre

'So many people have been touched by cancer, whether it’s directly or indirectly through the journeys and battles of loved ones,' says organizer of event
Area football referees association looking for new officials

Area football referees association looking for new officials

With league expansion planned and the retirement of some veteran referees, the Georgian Bay Football Officials Association is looking for more referees
Talented Patrick Fogarty student nets NCAA lacrosse scholarship

Talented Patrick Fogarty student nets NCAA lacrosse scholarship

Taylor Beiers transitioned from hockey to lacrosse after his mom signed him up for elite program in 'hilarious' move that changed his life, career path
Area man invents device to help young skaters hit the ice (5 photos)

Area man invents device to help young skaters hit the ice (5 photos)

Block Hockey stick aids very young skaters, seniors, those with special needs, balance issues and visual impairments, inventor says
'Very Canadian': Local man builds 500-foot skating trail in backyard

'Very Canadian': Local man builds 500-foot skating trail in backyard

'Go out and have some fun in the wintertime (and) ... don’t be afraid to go out in the snow and have some fun,' says How to Hockey founder
Locked-out local skaters flocking to popular outdoor rink (3 photos)

Locked-out local skaters flocking to popular outdoor rink (3 photos)

'He’s an amazing man to volunteer his time and to dedicate this rink to everyone in the community,' says thankful Orillia Figure Skating Club coach
Simcoe County Rovers' new co-owner 'the perfect role model' for women's soccer

Simcoe County Rovers' new co-owner 'the perfect role model' for women's soccer

'Having her as co-owner will heighten and expand the growth of the game not only in the Huronia region, but the entire nation,' said team official
Community rallies around athlete and coach battling Lyme disease

Community rallies around athlete and coach battling Lyme disease

'It changed my life completely because I was an outgoing and active person ... now I can't work, I can't drive' says Orillia man battling Lyme disease