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2022 Municipal Election News

Orillia mayoral candidate alleges bribery, 'veiled' threats

Orillia mayoral candidate alleges bribery, 'veiled' threats

Mason Ainsworth refuses to name names, but says it's part of 'a seemingly desperate campaign'; McIsaac says he's 'not sure who or what' his rival is referring to
Bradford council candidate told to remove poppy from signs

Bradford council candidate told to remove poppy from signs

'I understand their point and their trademark; my intention was not for political gain, but to bring awareness to veterans and their issues,' says Nickolas Harper
Mayoral forum will go ahead as planned despite controversy

Mayoral forum will go ahead as planned despite controversy

'I have no intention of cancelling Oct. 1, although I’ve certainly had lots of phone calls encouraging me and even offering to pay for other locations,' says CARP official
Voter information letters being sent to Barrie residents

Voter information letters being sent to Barrie residents

Each voter information letter contains individual PIN and instructions for voting either online or by phone in Barrie
Innisfil mayoral, deputy mayoral debate coming up

Innisfil mayoral, deputy mayoral debate coming up

Oct. 1 event will start with all-candidates meet-and-greet
Ward 3 candidate drops out of Oro-Medonte election race

Ward 3 candidate drops out of Oro-Medonte election race

Sean Power originally ran to challenge Cathy Keane, but is dropping out to make way for 'a real up-and-comer and a real go-getter'
Ward 2 candidate wants to 'give back to this great city'

Ward 2 candidate wants to 'give back to this great city'

Greg Peach's top three issues include fixing old infrastructure, heightened police presence, and better public transportation
Living Green's mayoral debate will zero in on the environment

Living Green's mayoral debate will zero in on the environment

Debate will be held on Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 6 beginning at 7 p.m.; Five of seven candidates confirmed
Development, growth key issues for Ward 2 candidate

Development, growth key issues for Ward 2 candidate

'We are under the pressure to grow and seem to be doing so at the will of developers who do not always do as they promised at public meetings,' says Tracy Strohm
Longtime educator, volunteer seeks Ward 2 seat in Oro-Medonte

Longtime educator, volunteer seeks Ward 2 seat in Oro-Medonte

Fourth-generation Oro-Medonte resident pledges 'to engage citizens in a meaningful way by seeking out different perspectives, and listening to' residents