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Orillia Royals player hoping to catch a U.S. baseball scholarship

Orillia Royals player hoping to catch a U.S. baseball scholarship

'I have a passion for the sport. I've grown up playing it,' says Liam Cundy-Dupuis
'Natural talent': Orillia teen dances her way to the top of her class

'Natural talent': Orillia teen dances her way to the top of her class

'I like dance because it gives me an outlet for expression. Not all communication is verbal. You can communicate a lot through dance,' says Patrick Fogarty student
Orillia Kings net 'huge' victory over Mimico on opening night

Orillia Kings net 'huge' victory over Mimico on opening night

'I think we moved the ball well in transition. We buried them in shots and took the win,' says Kings' captain after win in front of big crowd at Rotary Place
PROFILE: Orillia Sports Hall of Fame to welcome 'master motivator'

PROFILE: Orillia Sports Hall of Fame to welcome 'master motivator'

Ian MacMillan, a legendary ODCVI coach who helped generations of athletes reach their potential, 'really cared about us as athletes,' says Rob Town
Orillia Ball Hockey Club a 'passion project' for facility's new owners

Orillia Ball Hockey Club a 'passion project' for facility's new owners

'I want to strive to have the best facility,' says new owner of Memorial Avenue facility, who says people 'will see changes that are good'
Students look to pin down gold at wrestling championship in Orillia

Students look to pin down gold at wrestling championship in Orillia

'You can really feel the electricity here today,' organizer says of event featuring more than 200 Simcoe County students
COLUMN: Toronto FC too strong for upstart Simcoe County Rovers

COLUMN: Toronto FC too strong for upstart Simcoe County Rovers

Hundreds of local fans made trek to BMO Field for hotly anticipated match; 'That support does not go unnoticed,' says goalkeeper Rimi Olatunji
Fore! Local driving range welcomes golfers after decade-long absence

Fore! Local driving range welcomes golfers after decade-long absence

'There aren't too many driving ranges out there that are licensed. You can come hit a bucket of balls and then sit on the deck and have a beer,' says owner
Orillia Channel Cats race to new records at Brantford event

Orillia Channel Cats race to new records at Brantford event

Numerous local athletes also qualified for provincials
'First-class' OHF championship a 'win-win' for players, Orillia

'First-class' OHF championship a 'win-win' for players, Orillia

'The kids had a great time and made lifelong memories,' says organizer of tourney that drew 2,000 fans to Rotary Place and kept local businesses bustling