2022 Municipal Election News

Dunlop is seeking re-election as deputy mayor and promises to bring 'hard work, transparency and honesty' to township council

'You have to be able to work together with people – that's going to be my goal. I'm a people person,' said Ward 1 candidate Whitney Smith

'Council has made some really strong progress ... I’m proud of the work I’ve done. I’m ready to keep working,' says Fisher, who is seeking re-election in Ward 2

'People can be pretty nasty ... I think that they are more likely to try to bully a woman than they are man,' laments Pat Hehn of scourge of social media

10 trustee seats will be elected for Simcoe County District School Board, and six for the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board in the Oct. 24 election\

'I want to help guide our youth down the right path,' says Rob Winacott, a first-time candidate who is running in Ward 2

A lack of women in the race prompted Elizabeth Van Houtte to seek a place at city hall; 'I think political inspiration is always on simmer in my body'

Check out our rundown of who is running for mayor, deputy mayor and council in the townships surrounding Orillia

There are three candidates running for mayor and 27 candidates hoping to fill eight positions in Orillia's 4 wards; election will be Oct. 24

'I want to make sure the next four years leave Orillia in a better spot than it is in right now,' says Joe Winacott who is running in Ward 4