Pursuit

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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 >

Former local star headed to South Carolina to chase baseball dream

'I'm still chasing my dream of going pro... and I've been putting in the work,' says Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School graduate

Jan 26, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

'Quite a challenge': Orillia teen to play NCAA baseball in NY

Will Timpano signs with Alfred University in New York; 'Putting in the work with coaches ... in the States has given me a lot more opportunity,' he says

Jan 4, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

'Validation': Orillia ski coach earns national excellence award

'I don't do this for any recognition. I do it to see the athletes excel and work toward their goals,' says Sutherland, a former Orillia Athlete of the Year

Nov 21, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

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