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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

'Pretty special': Barlow, Vierling take home CHL awards

'Pretty special': Barlow, Vierling take home CHL awards

Orillia native Colby Barlow wins Scholastic Player of the Year, while Colts forward Evan Vierling named Sportsman Player of the Year
<b>UPDATE:</b> Impaired charge laid in 'serious' boat collision

UPDATE: Impaired charge laid in 'serious' boat collision

'It's not clear what was the cause of the collision,' said Orillia OPP officer, explaining a 'Seadoo collided with a boat parked at the dock' of a lakeside residence
Flashback: 50 years ago, Orillia Terriers were tops in Canada

Flashback: 50 years ago, Orillia Terriers were tops in Canada

'Those days in Orillia were among the greatest days of our lives,' player/coach Doug Kelcher says of Allan Cup championship on home ice in 1973
Casino Rama set to reopen Tuesday following ransomware attack

Casino Rama set to reopen Tuesday following ransomware attack

Casino Rama the last of 14 properties operated by Gateway to reopen after they were unexpectedly closed April 16
'Heart of Canada': Tributes pour in for Gordon Lightfoot

'Heart of Canada': Tributes pour in for Gordon Lightfoot

'The world lost one of its great storytellers yesterday. Canada lost part of itself,' says actor Kiefer Sutherland, one of many who paid homage to Orillia's Gordon Lightfoot
<b>BREAKING:</b> Canadian icon Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84

BREAKING: Canadian icon Gordon Lightfoot dead at 84

'He will surely be missed by the Mariposa Folk Festival, by his beloved fans, by Orillia and the world,' says festival official
Ransomware attack: Casino Rama could re-open later this week

Ransomware attack: Casino Rama could re-open later this week

'It has not been determined which sites will reopen first,' says Gateway official
Cyber attack will keep Casino Rama closed throughout weekend

Cyber attack will keep Casino Rama closed throughout weekend

Official could not put dollar figure on impact of shutdown and could not provide details of what needs to be done to restore IT system
Gateway casinos to remain closed after cyber attack: officials

Gateway casinos to remain closed after cyber attack: officials

'At this point, we do not have any information indicating that this incident involves any compromise of personal data,' notes statement from operator of Casino Rama
System-wide malfunction shuts down Casino Rama

System-wide malfunction shuts down Casino Rama

Orillia-area casino's hotel and Weirs restaurant remain open, officials say in wake of sudden closure of all Gateway properties