Dave Dawson

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Community Editor at OrilliaMatters

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Articles

City, Trevor Lee reach 'amicable, confidential' settlement deal

2 weeks ago | thetrillium.ca | Dave Dawson

Taxpayers may never know the cost of Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac’s decision to rescind the hiring of CAO Trevor Lee. But, according to the mayor, the issue has been resolved. “The matter has been resolved amicably and on a confidential basis,” McIsaac told OrilliaMatters on Tuesday. He said he could provide no other comments or context.
Newmarket Huskies 75-year-old runner shines at world championship in Florida

2 weeks ago | newmarkettoday.ca | Dave Dawson

Turning 75 is a milestone. For many of that vintage, it might mean a relaxing day with a good book. But in the weeks leading up to his 75th birthday, longtime Newmarket Huskies runner Tim Payne was training to compete in the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Gainsville, Florida. You might have seen him running on the indoor track at the Orillia Recreation Centre or jogging on roads in where he lives. The hard work paid off for the Oro-Medonte resident.
City, Trevor Lee reach 'amicable, confidential' settlement deal

2 weeks ago | orilliamatters.com | Dave Dawson

Taxpayers may never know the cost of Orillia Mayor Don McIsaac’s decision to rescind the hiring of CAO Trevor Lee. But, according to the mayor, the issue has been resolved. “The matter has been resolved amicably and on a confidential basis,” McIsaac told OrilliaMatters on Tuesday. He said he could provide no other comments or context.
Local 75-year-old athlete shines at world championship in Florida

2 weeks ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Dave Dawson

Turning 75 is a milestone. For many of that vintage, it might mean a relaxing day with a good book. But in the weeks leading up to his 75th birthday, longtime local runner Tim Payne was training to compete in the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Gainsville, Florida. He is known to run on the indoor track at the Orillia Recreation Centre or jog on roads in Oro-Medonte where he lives. The hard work paid off.
Local 75-year-old athlete shines at world championship in Florida

3 weeks ago | orilliamatters.com | Dave Dawson

Turning 75 is a milestone. For many of that vintage, it might mean a relaxing day with a good book. But in the weeks leading up to his 75th birthday, longtime local runner Tim Payne was training to compete in the 2025 World Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Gainsville, Florida. You might have seen him running on the indoor track at the Orillia Recreation Centre or jogging on roads in Oro-Medonte where he lives. The hard work paid off.
'Extreme disappointment': Trustee slams delay in opening of new Orillia elementary school

4 weeks ago | orilliamatters.com | Dave Dawson

Local trustee Jodi Lloyd expressed “extreme disappointment” Wednesday night about the oft-delayed opening of a new elementary school in west Orillia. During an update to the Simcoe County District School Board’s business and facilities committee, trustees learned the highly anticipated new school will not open until the fall of 2027. “I would just like to express my extreme disappointment with the opening date of the new Orillia elementary school,” said Lloyd. “I did my research.
RECAP: Liberals win minority, but local ridings remain Conservative

1 month ago | orilliamatters.com | Dave Dawson

After a tightly-contested battle across the nation, Mark Carney and the Liberals officially won a minority government early this morning. In what was, essentially, a binary competition between two parties, the Liberals won 168 seats, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives finished a close second, earning 144 seats. It was a stunning victory for Carney, who replaced unpopular Justin Trudeau and then turned the party's fortunes around.
Simcoe North too close to call after early results trickle in

1 month ago | orilliamatters.com | Dave Dawson

It looks like Mark Carney and the Liberals will form Canada's next government. What's not yet clear, as of 10:30 p.m. is if he will preside over a minority or majority government. It's also not yet clear who will be the MP for Simcoe North. Early results show a clear two-horse race between incumbent Adam Chambers (Conservative) and first-time candidate Ryan Rocca of the Liberals. And part of the reason the two are in a tight race is the absence of a credible NDP candidate in the riding.
Area mountain biker cycles to the top of the World Cup leader board

1 month ago | midlandtoday.ca | Dave Dawson

Orillia's Isabella Holmgren is once again on top of the world. The 19-year-old Orillia Athlete of the Year for 2023 has started her mountain biking season in sizzling fashion on the World Cup circuit amid the heat in Brazil. Holmgren swept the four World Cup events she competed in over the past two weekends, winning the U23 women's cross-country short track (XCC) and cross country (XC) events both weekends, racing for Lidl-Trek.
Local mountain biker cycles to the top of the World Cup leader board

1 month ago | bradfordtoday.ca | Dave Dawson

Orillia's Isabella Holmgren is once again on top of the world. The 19-year-old Orillia Athlete of the Year for 2023 has started her mountain biking season in sizzling fashion on the World Cup circuit amid the heat in Brazil. Holmgren swept the four World Cup events she competed in over the past two weekends, winning the U23 women's cross-country short track (XCC) and cross country (XC) events both weekends, racing for Lidl-Trek.