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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

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
Brothers injured in Oro-Medonte crash face long road to recovery

Brothers injured in Oro-Medonte crash face long road to recovery

GoFundMe set up to support Coldwater family; younger brother suffered traumatic brain injury in New Year's Eve crash
Orillia Jr. B. Kings have high hopes for upcoming lacrosse season

Orillia Jr. B. Kings have high hopes for upcoming lacrosse season

Meeting room filled with players from Orilla, Barrie, Midland and Huntsville as team's braintrust envisions 'very competitive' training camp
Local author 'thrilled' to be in Chicken Soup for Soul Christmas book

Local author 'thrilled' to be in Chicken Soup for Soul Christmas book

Evelyn Pollock's story was inspired by her experience ringing bells for Salvation Army at Orillia Square; 'It's an honour to be a Chicken Soup author'
Fundraiser launched to aid homicide victim's 'devastated family'

Fundraiser launched to aid homicide victim's 'devastated family'

Fabian Crawford found dead inside Washago-area home Nov. 11; family friend has started GoFundMe account in support of his daughters
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