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Pursuit articles share stories about the world of local sports and the people involved in them.

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From house league to the World Cup? That's the 'official' goal!

Orillia's Brad Doubrough is hoping to officiate the beautiful game at the highest level; 'The World Cup is definitely a goal,' says Orillia native

Dec 10, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Local rugby star racing toward her ultimate Olympic goal

Oro-Medonte's Eden Kilgour has caught the attention of Rugby Canada; 'My goal is to compete in the Summer Olympics in rugby,' says talented teen

Dec 3, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Special Olympian bowled over by chance to compete at nationals

Lynda Larkin will represent Orillia at the 2020 Special Olympics Winter Games in February; 'I’m expecting our team to work together and play good'

Nov 26, 2019 11:00 AM Read more >

Bob Wink is still making international waves in water sports

Dedicated, talented athlete recently shone at Pan-American event in Peru; Wink remains active, in part, to help control his diabetes

Nov 19, 2019 10:30 AM Read more >

Volunteer pours his heart and soul into supporting local hockey teams

Sam Hossack 'wakes up every day to be involved with the hockey world, whether it’s with the high school team or our team. Sam’s entire life revolves around hockey'

Nov 12, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Former local high-school star still chasing his football dreams

Rhys Rusby, 20, continues to rush toward a pro career; 'I’m hoping for a successful CFL career. I’m looking for an opportunity to get drafted'

Nov 5, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

OSS quarterback proves leaders come in all shapes and sizes

Mobile quarterback hopes to lead rebuilding football program back to the top; 'What matters is the heart in the player and if you can get the job done'

Oct 29, 2019 1:45 PM Read more >

Well-known basketball referee relishes five decades on local courts

Mike McParland, 72, has a passion for being a referee; 'I enjoy going to every game,' says retired teacher also known as The Key Man at Webers since 1963

Oct 22, 2019 5:30 PM Read more >

Orillia's Caleb Clark is making a pitch for the big leagues

Left-handed hurler moved to London this fall in pursuit of his dream; 'it was an incredible feeling and so surreal' to play at Rogers Centre in prospect game

Oct 15, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

Orillia's Terry Smith follows his passions from season to season

In the summer, his second home is a golf course and in the winter, a hockey rink is his go-to spot; 'I do love my work,' says Smith

Oct 8, 2019 12:30 PM Read more >

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