Pursuit

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'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

Dec 16, 2024 7:45 PM Read more >

Local cyclist wins first ultra-race, sets sights on cross-Canada ride

Ben Sweet won 24-hour Time Trial North American Championships in North Carolina; 'I want to break the cross-Canada record,' he says

Nov 15, 2024 12:23 PM Read more >

'A dream': Orillia teen rows her way to Cornell University

'I'm excited to see where this takes me,' says Cedar Wink, who credits Orillia Rowing Club, its coach and her parents as key reasons for her success

Sep 8, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

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

Aug 26, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Orillia Eagles special-needs hockey program set to soar into region

'There is a need for it. There is nothing (like this) between Barrie and North Bay,' says founder of unique program that will be headquartered at Rama MASK

Jul 30, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

Orillia swimmer enjoys golden moment at U.S. championships

'In all my races I finished very well, some of the best splitting I’ve done in years,' said Dave Town, who won a gold, two silver and a bronze at Indiana event

Jun 24, 2024 1:45 PM Read more >

Passion for lacrosse runs deep in Orillia's Marwick family

'I do think that having my whole family enjoying the game as well really made it so much easier to love the game,' says Jack Marwick, captain of this year's Jr. B Kings

Jun 3, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

'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

Apr 29, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

Orillia teen courting hoops dreams at United World Games in June

'To me, it's a big opportunity because I get to travel internationally,' says Patrick Fogarty student of chance to play in Austria this summer

Mar 29, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

'An exceptional event': Twin Lakes skiers make history at OFSAA

'Seeing them smiling and proud of their accomplishments was awesome,' says coach after Twin Lakes has best-ever showing, finishing 3rd in province at Nordic event

Mar 5, 2024 12:30 PM Read more >

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