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Dave Dawson

Dave Dawson

Dave Dawson was born and raised in Orillia and returned to his hometown to become sports editor of The Packet & Times in 1991. He chose to stay in Orillia, to raise his family here and to serve the community as a reporter, editor and freelance writer ever since. He is thrilled to be the community editor of OrilliaMatters.com and looks forward to continuing the tradition of bringing the stories that matter to Orillians to their fingertips every day. Dave is also very involved in the community; he coached various sports when his kids were younger and, today, is a valued board member of Sport Orillia, a member of the Building Hope campaign for the Lighthouse Soup Kitchen and Shelter and is also part of the committee selected to choose this year's Citizen of the Year.

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Recent Work by Dave

Aquatics supervisor charged with child luring, sex assault

Aquatics supervisor charged with child luring, sex assault

‘The City of Orillia has been made aware of an investigation involving an employee and that this individual is no longer actively employed with the city,' says official
Local teen cycles to pair of titles at world championships

Local teen cycles to pair of titles at world championships

Isabella Holmgren struck gold in short-track and cross-country event in Andorra; Ava Holmgren also brought home a bronze medal after 'fabulous' week of racing
Bracebridge man who drowned trying to save another honoured

Bracebridge man who drowned trying to save another honoured

Kevin James Schell, 51, jumped into river to help rescue man who fell from the pier; Schell one of 17 from across North America recognized by Carnegie Hero Fund
Student charged with mischief after weapons call at area school

Student charged with mischief after weapons call at area school

Police say Orillia teen sent Snapchat of what appeared to be a weapon to students, sparking large police presence and lockdown
Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

Gerry Dee stuck in Hwy. 400 crash; Orillia Opera House show postponed

'People were just hanging out, chatting and having a few laughs anyway,' said patron after Friday night show was unexpectedly postponed
'Local treasure': Renowned artist Dave Beckett mourned

'Local treasure': Renowned artist Dave Beckett mourned

'Marchmont won’t be the same without you,' wrote one local artist who was also a mainstay on the popular Images Studio Tour
Woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after Orillia apartment fire

Woman, 67, succumbs to injuries after Orillia apartment fire

'It's a tragic circumstance any time someone loses their life in this type of manner,' says OPP official; cause under investigation
Orillia apartment fire leaves residents from 28 units homeless

Orillia apartment fire leaves residents from 28 units homeless

67-year-old woman 'seriously burned' and taken to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital; firefighters encountered 'heavy smoke and intense heat'
Barrie man's family files $3.25M lawsuit over deadly legionella outbreak

Barrie man's family files $3.25M lawsuit over deadly legionella outbreak

David Palmer's family alleges his 'injuries and death were caused solely by the negligence' of the City of Orillia and its contractors following outbreak traced back to Rotary Place
'Sad day for Orillia': Family, community mourn six-year-old girl

'Sad day for Orillia': Family, community mourn six-year-old girl

Candlelight vigil planned for Monday; fundraiser started for family following young girl's death in downtown Orillia crash
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