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Local football players have eyes on creating new semi-pro team

Local football players have eyes on creating new semi-pro team

Northern Football Conference has a long storied history and currently boasts 10 teams, mostly in the north
Midland Indians' thrilling 1958 title was the birth of a dynasty

Midland Indians' thrilling 1958 title was the birth of a dynasty

65 years ago today, the Indians cemented their place in history when they became OBA champions, a feat they would repeat four other times
Talented local teen soars to 'crazy' victory on world stage

Talented local teen soars to 'crazy' victory on world stage

'This has set me up to compete at bigger events around the world. Being able to go out and ski for my country against skiers I once looked up to is going to be pretty crazy'
Cycling community celebrates 'amazing' local world champions

Cycling community celebrates 'amazing' local world champions

'Last year, I didn't even finish the race, so this year, getting on the podium was huge,' said Severn cyclist who finished third at world championships
Area athlete in it for the long run after heart surgery

Area athlete in it for the long run after heart surgery

'I hope my story can show others what’s possible for seniors and athletics,' Tim Payne says after impressive results at recent event in B.C.
Local pickleball players strike gold at Ontario 55+ Summer Games

Local pickleball players strike gold at Ontario 55+ Summer Games

'We wanted to make sure we were prepared to do our best, and we prevailed,' says Brian Meisner, who won mixed-doubles gold with Kathy Wolfer
COLUMN: 'Job's not done' for Rovers, but it's pretty close

COLUMN: 'Job's not done' for Rovers, but it's pretty close

Up to 1,200 loud and boisterous fans took in Sunday's game; Simcoe County Rovers FC now advance to League1 Ontario championship game this coming Saturday
Area man's horse races to King's Plate win

Area man's horse races to King's Plate win

'We couldn’t believe that the little guy, the nobodies, pulled it off,' says Orillia's Mike Langlois
Area hockey player ready to take next step with Winnipeg Jets

Area hockey player ready to take next step with Winnipeg Jets

Prospect from Orillia working hard in off-season to prepare for rookie camp in September
Rovers hosting playoff game for first time at their 'fortress'

Rovers hosting playoff game for first time at their 'fortress'

'Nobody wants to come play with us here ... We have the best fans in the league,' says captain; Rovers' semifinal game kicks off Sunday evening