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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

Downtown Orillia fire now a criminal investigation: OPP

Downtown Orillia fire now a criminal investigation: OPP

'It is believed ... that there was a small fire lit nearby by a person, which then spread quickly to cause the damage,' said OPP official of fire that destroyed heritage building
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VIDEO: Downtown Orillia building a 'total loss' following blaze

VIDEO: Downtown Orillia building a 'total loss' following blaze

'Losing heritage buildings is losing part of your history — almost part of your identity. It's devastating,' says Downtown Orillia BIA official
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VIDEO: Downtown Orillia block shut down amid major structure fire

VIDEO: Downtown Orillia block shut down amid major structure fire

'We ask residents to stay away from the downtown at this time,' says city official
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Grant will help Lakehead's Farm Lab grow, get kids out of the classroom

Grant will help Lakehead's Farm Lab grow, get kids out of the classroom

'The garden is essentially a classroom where students can come to learn, and they can connect with diverse cultures and with biodiversity and with themselves,' says official
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'Winter wonderland': Area 'blessed' with ideal snowmobiling conditions

'Winter wonderland': Area 'blessed' with ideal snowmobiling conditions

'We're one of the only clubs that actually have most of our trails actually open in the area,' says local snowmobile club official, who praised efforts of volunteers
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'Worst time': As Trudeau steps down, Simcoe North braces for election

'Worst time': As Trudeau steps down, Simcoe North braces for election

'Nothing is going to change with putting in a new leader in the next couple months,' laments local MP Adam Chambers, adding interests of Canadians are being ignored
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'The best job': Area firefighter hangs up his gear after 32 years

'The best job': Area firefighter hangs up his gear after 32 years

'It's been a great career. They always say around here it's the best job in the world, and it's kind of become a cliche, but it truly is,' said Capt. Glenn Higgins
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Local landlord calls for greater support in housing vulnerable people

Local landlord calls for greater support in housing vulnerable people

'When we do have people who are willing to put their neck on the line, we need to also provide assurances for the landlord,' said frustrated local landlord
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COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

'Despite my grumpy tendencies, this tiny, smiley, screaming human is changing the tide of how I look at things,' says reporter
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‘Nothing new’: Postal workers share mixed feelings on back to work order

‘Nothing new’: Postal workers share mixed feelings on back to work order

‘I feel like Canada Post doesn't even try to negotiate because they're just expecting the government to step in and do this,’ said local postal union official
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