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Controversy swirls as Orillia Minor Hockey president rescinds resignation

Controversy swirls as Orillia Minor Hockey president rescinds resignation

Longtime board member describes situation as 'very corrupt manipulation of the rights of members of the association'; Ontario body to oversee second vote
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'A way to give back': Braestone Winter Classic on the icy horizon

'A way to give back': Braestone Winter Classic on the icy horizon

Since its inception in 2022, event in Oro-Medonte has raised more than $330,000 for RVH’s Hudson Regional Cancer Centre
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Facing Gretzky: Local men remember the Great One on his birthday

Facing Gretzky: Local men remember the Great One on his birthday

'I remember he used to like to stop at Wendy’s on the way home … there we were, sitting in the Wendy’s parking lot eating a Frosty, me with Wayne Gretzky,' recalls Dave Miles
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Cold dippers dive into Lake Simcoe for chilly experience (8 photos)

Cold dippers dive into Lake Simcoe for chilly experience (8 photos)

'The getting-in process is hard, but your body feels amazing afterwards,' says Oro-Medonte ice dipper Amanda Frankum
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Bitter cold? No worries for 'outdoor kids' as rinks get into full swing

Bitter cold? No worries for 'outdoor kids' as rinks get into full swing

'I think I'm doing pretty good. I’m not the best at it, but I think I’ll learn it. And in three days, I’ll be able to skate without worrying,' says 12-year-old
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'Impressive potential': St. Peter's grad nets spot on Canadian women's floorball team

'Impressive potential': St. Peter's grad nets spot on Canadian women's floorball team

Emily Niskanen, 22, will represent her country at the world games in Chengdu, China this August
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'Pumped': New pickleball facility looks to score points in Barrie

'Pumped': New pickleball facility looks to score points in Barrie

'Pickleball is making people who want to be athletic into athletes again,' says Pickleplex Social Club owner; new venue opens Saturday morning at Georgian Mall
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Barrie Wrestling has 'stacked' card lined up this weekend

Barrie Wrestling has 'stacked' card lined up this weekend

This Is How We Fight Our Battles taking place Saturday afternoon at Ferris Lane venue
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Orillia minor hockey president resigns amid amalgamation controversy

Orillia minor hockey president resigns amid amalgamation controversy

'That’s all rumour ... I personally haven’t seen anything that would confirm anything,' official says amid rumours the resignation may impact amalgamation decision
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Lakers dunk competition to win gold at Barrie Royals invitational

Lakers dunk competition to win gold at Barrie Royals invitational

U14 girls team won all five games to claim title
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