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These stories related to the great outdoors, adventure sports and eco-tourism are made possible through the continued support of Lake Country Physiotherapy as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Axe throwing a hit for men, women and kids at Orillia facility

'It's great. It's lots of fun. I like the atmosphere and I want to get better at it,' says patron of indoor venue on Ontario Street

Nov 21, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Local chiropractor Dr. Larry Bell passes the Olympic torch to his son

'I would put us up against any office in Canada for skill and experience,' says Dr. Larry Bell who, a long with his team, has helped countless elite, Olympic athletes 

Oct 19, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Scales Nature Park revives tours, research after time of hibernation

'It's coming back, but it's taken longer to get it back up to where we were before the pandemic than we thought,' says founder

Sep 26, 2024 4:30 PM Read more >

'Really popular sport': Ultimate Frisbee league coming to Orillia

'The quick response is exciting and confirms the strong interest in this sport within our community,' says city official, noting registration is still open

Aug 21, 2024 7:30 AM Read more >

Orillia rowers sprinting into uncharted waters (10 photos)

With beach sprints making its debut at the Olympics in 2028, Orillia Rowing Club is already making its mark in the fun, new discipline

Jul 14, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Local women's downhill mountain biking club gearing up for new season (6 photos)

'We create a safe space for women where they can progress and thrive within the sport of downhill mountain biking,' says official of popular program at Horseshoe

Jun 30, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Oro-Medonte woman joins cool crew of Canadian ice swimmers

Melanie Van Pypen one of 12 Canadians to receive International Ice Swimming Association recognition for one-mile ice water swim

May 27, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

'Amazing' volunteers keep local mountain biking club on track

Club members can ride on more than 170 km of well-maintained trails throughout local forests; 'You can't beat it,' says one of club's 1,000 members

May 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

Take a hike! All trails lead outside for this hearty Orillia club

'I decided I wanted to die with my hiking boots on, not my work boots,' says avid hiker who also loves to ski, mountain bike and kayak

Apr 19, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Driven Orillia athlete chasing Olympic dreams ... at 150 km/h

'Caelan's love for bobsleigh makes her want to strive to compete alongside the world's best,' says Team Canada bobsleigh pilot

Mar 19, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

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