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'Most fun part of golf' on display at local golf course this weekend

'Most fun part of golf' on display at local golf course this weekend

'You sometimes see players who don't necessarily golf very well, but can hit the ball a long way,' said organizer of long drive championship
Ice Dogs overcome COVID hurdles to score tournament success (4 photos)

Ice Dogs overcome COVID hurdles to score tournament success (4 photos)

Orillia Ice Dogs won titles in three division at King of the Rings tournaments, while one Ice Dogs entry won CCT Champions Cup
Nighthawks run wild over Eastview as high school football returns

Nighthawks run wild over Eastview as high school football returns

Orillia Secondary School's junior football team showed 'great progress' in defeat of Barrie rivals in schools' first game since 2019
Terriers set to welcome back fans at home opener Saturday

Terriers set to welcome back fans at home opener Saturday

After COVID wiped out a year of hockey, 'the boys are just happy to be able to play again,' says Terriers GM who is 'super excited' for new season to start
Public school board throws in the towel on OFSAA-level sports

Public school board throws in the towel on OFSAA-level sports

'Given that we are in a pandemic, the decision was made to conclude the season at the GBSSA level in order to mitigate risk,' says board spokesperson
Local athlete rides through mud, rain to capture national title

Local athlete rides through mud, rain to capture national title

Gunnar Holmgren won U23 men's title, while other local athletes also shone on national mountain-biking stage
Basketball refs needed as high school hoops season begins

Basketball refs needed as high school hoops season begins

The B&DABO is currently recruiting basketball officials to referee games across the county
Orillia Lawn Bowling Club celebrates successful season (5 photos)

Orillia Lawn Bowling Club celebrates successful season (5 photos)

Despite challenges of COVID, it was a successful season, officials say, noting new members came on board while many improvements took place
Local curlers 'eager' to sweep into action after a year off the ice

Local curlers 'eager' to sweep into action after a year off the ice

'it’s kind of nice being able to socialize, meet some new people and be able to keep active for my physical and mental well-being,' said local curler
Coaches ready to 'bring sports back' to Orillia's high schools

Coaches ready to 'bring sports back' to Orillia's high schools

'I think the school’s culture has had a big piece missing without sports,' says Orillia Secondary School athletic director