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Orillia lawn bowlers roll their way to a provincial gold medal

Orillia lawn bowlers roll their way to a provincial gold medal

Steve Millar and Brian Minns won district championship before winning all three games at provincials
'Hard to process': Slo-pitch community mourns loss of Jason Sawyer

'Hard to process': Slo-pitch community mourns loss of Jason Sawyer

'It means a lot to see the impact that they made on everyone,' says tearful daughter of Jason Sawyer, who was killed in downtown crash Saturday
Orillia teen cycles to a pair of titles at world championships

Orillia teen cycles to a pair of titles at world championships

Isabella Holmgren struck gold in short-track and cross-country event in Andorra; Ava Holmgren also brought home a bronze medal after 'fabulous' week of racing
'Dynamic' wheelchair basketball program returning to Orillia

'Dynamic' wheelchair basketball program returning to Orillia

'Beyond the technical aspects of the game, wheelchair basketball promotes teamwork, strategy, and precision,' says program instructor
'We all lose': OSS students petition to save their football season

'We all lose': OSS students petition to save their football season

Lack of commitment from players last year led to senior squad coach's resignation, says student, who calls situation 'unfair'
Local lawn bowlers battle through rain to snag bragging rights

Local lawn bowlers battle through rain to snag bragging rights

Orillia Lawn Bowling Club recently hosted Fun Day competition
'Truly inspiring': Orillia kids enjoy free cricket clinic (4 photos)

'Truly inspiring': Orillia kids enjoy free cricket clinic (4 photos)

'I really liked the game and I hope that I get more chances to learn more about it. Coaches are great and I enjoyed it a lot,' says participant of Orillia event
Orillia softball team reigns, wins 13th title in last 15 seasons

Orillia softball team reigns, wins 13th title in last 15 seasons

Orillia National Nutrition senior softball team defeated Muskoka in doubleheader and will look to repeat as champions of year-end tournament Sept. 10
Five Orillia dancers to represent Canada at 2025 Dance World Cup

Five Orillia dancers to represent Canada at 2025 Dance World Cup

'What I love about dance is that everyone can do it,' says local 13-year-old who will be representing Canada at the 2025 Dance World Cup in Spain
Orillia nets narrow win over Bracebridge in tight Summer Slam event

Orillia nets narrow win over Bracebridge in tight Summer Slam event

Orillia can repeat as interclub champions by winning their contest against Bracebridge on home court Wednesday morning