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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

Modular housing facility to welcome Simcoe County's homeless youth

Modular housing facility to welcome Simcoe County's homeless youth

'(There’s) pride, but it's bittersweet, knowing that there's a lot more work to be done on this front,' said Orillia Coun. Jay Fallis, who recently had a tour of the units
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Lakehead students, faculty call for freedom of expression on Palestine

Lakehead students, faculty call for freedom of expression on Palestine

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

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

Orillia mayor suggests city should have safe injection site; 'There's political backlash around that topic, but I think we're willing to bear that burden. I mean, people are dying'
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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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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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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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Local fire service member retiring after 47 'humble' years

Local fire service member retiring after 47 'humble' years

'He was always my hero ... I always wanted to follow in his footsteps,' said daughter who, with her two brothers, followed her dad into firefighting
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Province celebrates funding to help youth protect Lake Simcoe

Province celebrates funding to help youth protect Lake Simcoe

Government has provided $289K over past three years; 'I'm confident that these students will grow up to be great stewards of Lake Simcoe,' says environment minister
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City facing $2.6M lawsuit following 2022 legionella outbreak

City 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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