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Greg McGrath-Goudie

Greg McGrath-Goudie

Greg McGrath-Goudie got started in journalism as a student news editor at Lakehead University, where he completed bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English. Following graduation, he freelanced for a number of publications before landing with Village Media in 2021, where he has worked as an LJI reporter for CollingwoodToday, and now as a city hall/general assignment reporter for OrilliaMatters

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Recent Work by Greg

'Addiction is not a choice': College students call for compassion

'Addiction is not a choice': College students call for compassion

'Injection sites and harm reduction sites can be politically controversial. There can be backlash and part of that is public education,' Georgian student tells Orillia council
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BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

'When we label it as an epidemic, I do believe it draws more attention to the issue,' said Coun. Jay Fallis as Orillia became 95th municipality to join 'wave of change'
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Victim of 2022 Legionella outbreak in Orillia 'not the same'

Victim of 2022 Legionella outbreak in Orillia 'not the same'

'I certainly was energetic and ambitious and always on the go before, but I’m not so much anymore,' says 75-year-old woman who wants to hear from others
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'Shameful': Ont. Liberal leader blasts Ford government at local conference

'Shameful': Ont. Liberal leader blasts Ford government at local conference

Municipal Affairs and Housing minister concedes relationship between province, municipalities can be 'a bit challenging,' but touted 'remarkable recovery' under Ford
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Officials frustrated with 'disheartening' construction on provincial wetland

Officials frustrated with 'disheartening' construction on provincial wetland

'That's a no-no': Severn Township forced to install gates on property and then billed the owner after he dredged on wetland and damaged portion of Uhthoff Trail
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Municipalities face 'unmet need' amid 'growing social, economic consequences'

Municipalities face 'unmet need' amid 'growing social, economic consequences'

NDP would 'build a new deal for every single' municipality,' leader says as Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conference opens in Orillia
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Contractor says he was 'stupid' to plead guilty, asks to recant plea

Contractor says he was 'stupid' to plead guilty, asks to recant plea

Crown says 'credibility concerns are significant' in case of Brechin contractor Scott Eisemann, who is accused of bilking locals of more than $300,000
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'It gets in your blood': Firefighter retiring after 47 years

'It gets in your blood': Firefighter retiring after 47 years

'He was always my hero ... I always wanted to follow in his footsteps,' says daughter who, with her two brothers, followed her dad into firefighting
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Residents call on police to tackle drugs, panhandling in Coldwater

Residents call on police to tackle drugs, panhandling in Coldwater

'It's coming to the point that you're not comfortable walking at night in your own community,' lamented Coldwater resident at Orillia OPP forum
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Orillia calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Orillia calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

'We are calling on the provincial government to end legislated poverty,' says Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford, who brought resolution forward
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