Local Sports

New assistance program aims to level playing field in Oro-Medonte

'I think this is a great step forward for the township to be able to help everyone in our community take part in sports,' says councillor of program for low-income families

Mar 13, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Terriers take series lead with gritty win over Siskins (VIDEO)

‘If we're going to go on a good run, this is the year for us to do it,’ says Terriers’ captain after his team skates to hard-fought 3-1 win on home ice

Mar 13, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

COLUMN: O Canada! Reflections on winning the 4 Nations Faceoff

Team Canada win sparked fervent flag waving across the country and was a reminder of the significance of our beloved maple leaf, says columnist

Mar 10, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

Terriers host Siskins Wednesday night in pivotal playoff contest

Terriers drew first blood on home ice, but lost a heartbreaker in second game to set up important third game on home ice Wednesday night

Mar 10, 2025 6:00 PM Read more >

Orillia Hawks soar into second round of league championships

After winning tourney title in London, Orillia defeated Barrie 2-0 in hard-fought first-round playoff series

Mar 10, 2025 5:30 PM Read more >

Athletes, builder, team heading into Orillia Sports Hall of Fame

'These inductees truly represent the best of Orillia,' says Orillia Sports Council official; Hall of Fame gala will be held May 10 at Casino Rama

Mar 10, 2025 12:45 PM Read more >

'Whirling dervish' Morley Spiker a thorn in the side of Orillia Pepsis

Spiker has key place in region's sports history after he played competitive hockey into his 50s, even travelling to Europe as part of oldtimers' team

Mar 9, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

Famed local hockey player 'was like our own Gordie Howe'

Morley Spiker was 'doing the Gretzky move before Gretzky,' relative recalls of man who would become a mainstay in the region's hockey scene for nearly 5 decades

Mar 8, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >