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Deadline looming: Nominees sought for Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame

Deadline looming: Nominees sought for Orillia's Sports Hall of Fame

'The selection criteria is pretty stringent but that’s what makes being inducted into the Orillia Sports Hall of Fame meaningful,' said hall of fame official
High-flying Terriers blank Huntsville, dominate rival Midland

High-flying Terriers blank Huntsville, dominate rival Midland

It was a weekend of milestones, as Dallyn Telford coached his 250th game and Colton Dumond surpassed the 100-point mark for his career in his 100th game
Channel Cats end 2024 with a strong showing at event in Markham

Channel Cats end 2024 with a strong showing at event in Markham

Many local athletes race to personal-best times at Jingle Bell Meet; several have qualified for Ontario Age Group championships
'Christmas present': Orillia teen teeing up for World Junior Challenge

'Christmas present': Orillia teen teeing up for World Junior Challenge

Spencer Shropshire to compete at international tournament in January; 'I've always liked the challenge. You can never really get too good,' he says
15 minutes of fame: Meet the goalie who allowed Gretzky's first goal

15 minutes of fame: Meet the goalie who allowed Gretzky's first goal

At the time, it was just a goal. Then Wayne Gretzky became The Great One, with Tim Kelly giving up The First One
Orillia’s Kyle Heitzner still chasing his hockey dream

Orillia’s Kyle Heitzner still chasing his hockey dream

'I want to give everything I have while I’m still in my 20s. This is my career, and I want to make the most of it,' said former North Central Predator star
Terriers rally past Siskins, sink Spartans to move into 2nd place

Terriers rally past Siskins, sink Spartans to move into 2nd place

With pair of wins, Terriers improve to 18-3-1; Orillia hosts rival Midland on Saturday night at Rotary Place
Blackball Classic to celebrate 78 years of basketball tradition

Blackball Classic to celebrate 78 years of basketball tradition

'The games are electric and fans will be amazed by the talent on display this weekend,' says tournament convenor
Athlete 'defies the odds' after life-altering mountain bike crash

Athlete 'defies the odds' after life-altering mountain bike crash

'For me being an athlete, who had had everything stripped from them, I didn’t really buy into it,' said cyclist of devastating injury
Orillia Hawks put the bite on Barrie Sharks

Orillia Hawks put the bite on Barrie Sharks

Isabella Cheslock paced the winning side with a three-goal effort