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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': Local students call for compassion

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

'There's political backlash around that topic (safe injection sites), but I think we're willing to bear that burden,' Georgian College student says. 'I mean, people are dying'
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Lakehead students, faculty call for freedom of expression on Palestine

Lakehead students, faculty call for freedom of expression on Palestine

'I think the importance of this is that we are a higher learning institution. It's supposed to be a place for free expression,' said Lakehead student union VP
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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 Orillia's 2022 Legionella outbreak 'not the same'

Victim of Orillia's 2022 Legionella outbreak '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': Ontario Liberal leader blasts Ford government at Orillia conference

'Shameful': Ontario Liberal leader blasts Ford government at Orillia conference

Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing 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 facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and economic consequences'

Municipalities facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and 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 contractor Scott Eisemann, who is accused of bilking locals of more than $300,000
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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 OPP forum
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Orillia facing $2.6M lawsuit following 2022 legionella outbreak

Orillia facing $2.6M lawsuit following 2022 legionella outbreak

Orillia resident Joseph Brabant's 'life expectancy has been significantly reduced as a result of his legionnaires' disease,' lawsuit claims
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