'We need people to stand up': More volunteers sought for Ontario Winter Games
Renee Alkass
Published: Jan 23, 2026
Updated: Jan 23, 2026
Barrie Today
Excerpt
For the fourth time, the City of Orillia will host the Ontario Winter Games, set to officially kick off on Feb. 19.
But without volunteers, community-run events like this can’t succeed, warn organizers.
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