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'An exceptional event': Twin Lakes skiers make history at OFSAA

'An exceptional event': Twin Lakes skiers make history at OFSAA

'Seeing them smiling and proud of their accomplishments was awesome,' says coach after Twin Lakes has best-ever showing, finishing 3rd in province at Nordic event
Former local star headed to South Carolina to chase baseball dream

Former local star headed to South Carolina to chase baseball dream

'I'm still chasing my dream of going pro... and I've been putting in the work,' says Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School graduate
'Quite a challenge': Orillia teen to play NCAA baseball in NY

'Quite a challenge': Orillia teen to play NCAA baseball in NY

Will Timpano signs with Alfred University in New York; 'Putting in the work with coaches ... in the States has given me a lot more opportunity,' he says
'Validation': Orillia ski coach earns national excellence award

'Validation': Orillia ski coach earns national excellence award

'I don't do this for any recognition. I do it to see the athletes excel and work toward their goals,' says Sutherland, a former Orillia Athlete of the Year
Terriers' captain 'feeling on top of the world' chasing his dream

Terriers' captain 'feeling on top of the world' chasing his dream

'I leave everything on the ice; I grind, get in the corners, and do all of the little things to be a good player,' says Dylan Palomaki, who has helped Terriers start season strong
Slo-pitch tournament honours 'loved and respected' Steve Makins

Slo-pitch tournament honours 'loved and respected' Steve Makins

Well-known slo-pitch player who died in 2020 'was very encouraging, helpful and positive all around'
'A boy with a dream': Colby Barlow's journey to the NHL draft

'A boy with a dream': Colby Barlow's journey to the NHL draft

Journey to NHL started for Colby Barlow when he was three, and countless people have helped him realize his dream of making it to the NHL
Orillia teen quickly rowing up the ranks in her 'new' pursuit

Orillia teen quickly rowing up the ranks in her 'new' pursuit

'I'm still relatively new at this, so I'm just very grateful for all the opportunities and experiences I've had,' said Twin Lakes student who shone at provincial event
Orillia's Colby Barlow hopes to help Team Canada win world title

Orillia's Colby Barlow hopes to help Team Canada win world title

'It’s always a huge honour to play for your country. To be named a captain ... makes it even more special,' says forward ranked 12th in North America ahead of NHL draft
Orillia's kickboxing 'Tiger Girl' crowned as Canadian champion

Orillia's kickboxing 'Tiger Girl' crowned as Canadian champion

'I’ve put everything in my life on hold to train and see how far I can go,' says McKenna Van Allen