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'Exciting' pickleball club a smash hit at ODAS Park (4 photos)

'Exciting' pickleball club a smash hit at ODAS Park (4 photos)

'It’s a friendly atmosphere, it’s something we get to do with an active group who is very welcoming,' says local pickleball player of club at ODAS Park
Orillia Academy of Karate launching new kids' program

Orillia Academy of Karate launching new kids' program

Classes for children aged 5 to 9 will be held Saturday mornings and will be taught by local black belt Stacey Theis
Local hockey league 'socks it to' Greenhaven Women's Shelter

Local hockey league 'socks it to' Greenhaven Women's Shelter

Orillia Ladies Hockey League teams have donated more than 1,200 pairs of socks in support of Orillia's Greenhaven Shelter for Women
Top young hockey players shine in Showcase Game (8 photos)

Top young hockey players shine in Showcase Game (8 photos)

'It was a great experience to compete with some of the best young players in this league, and I enjoyed getting to know some of the guys we play against,' said Terriers defenceman
Orillia cyclist golden at Pan Am Cyclocross Championship (4 photos)

Orillia cyclist golden at Pan Am Cyclocross Championship (4 photos)

Several local athletes from Team Hardwood Next Wave shone at international event in Texas against top competitors from around the globe
Local teen named Orillia club's figure skater of the month

Local teen named Orillia club's figure skater of the month

Zara Vardanyan is coached by Tracey Zwiers and also enjoys dancing, painting and reading
MEET THE TERRIERS: Forward is a McDavid fan, loves Slapshot

MEET THE TERRIERS: Forward is a McDavid fan, loves Slapshot

Jr. C Terriers will be looking for a little revenge when they clash with the Caledon Golden Hawks on Saturday night at Rotary Place
Terriers rookies look to make their mark in league Showcase Saturday

Terriers rookies look to make their mark in league Showcase Saturday

'I get to represent the Terriers, my teammates, and myself as a hockey player,' says Orillia defender on chance to play in Showcase Game at Rotary Place
Local figure skater golden at Skate Canada’s National Challenge

Local figure skater golden at Skate Canada’s National Challenge

'There were a lot of great skaters there, so I knew it was going to be a challenge, but I did it,' says Grade 8 student who is Canada's top pre-novice skater
Orillia's Colby Barlow captures gold medal at Capital City Challenge

Orillia's Colby Barlow captures gold medal at Capital City Challenge

'It was one of the coolest things I’ve been a part of with hockey. It was ... a massive honour to win that tournament,' says former North Central Predators forward