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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

Victims feel 'absolute frustration' with delays in contractor fraud case

Victims feel 'absolute frustration' with delays in contractor fraud case

'How long is this going to go on?' asks Liz Saunders, a victim in an ongoing, 53-month fraud case against area contractor Scott Eisemann
Group paving the way to rename Hwy. 11 for Gordon Lightfoot

Group paving the way to rename Hwy. 11 for Gordon Lightfoot

'We just think ours is good because Highway 11 is quite related to him, and … half of our request is based on what it means in terms of Canada,' said proponent
Orillia man homeless again amid battle with alcohol, 'complex' mental health issues

Orillia man homeless again amid battle with alcohol, 'complex' mental health issues

'It feels very disheartening to be back in this spot, and without help. Nobody wants anything to do with me, and now it's just me in the cold nights,' said Tyler Dunlop
BEYOND LOCAL: Man homeless again amid alcohol, 'complex' mental health issues

BEYOND LOCAL: Man homeless again amid alcohol, 'complex' mental health issues

'It feels very disheartening to be back in this spot, and without help. Nobody wants anything to do with me, and now it's just me in the cold nights,' said Tyler Dunlop
Area leadfoots could someday cruise down Lightfoot highway

Area leadfoots could someday cruise down Lightfoot highway

Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Gordon Lightfoot's honour. 'Within a day or two we had 1,000 people, and then it really grew and now it's a steady few hundred a day,' organizer says
Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

Public meeting planned to discuss bylaw; Mayor Mike Burkett says he's not in favour of bylaw, arguing it 'adds another layer of bureaucracy we don't need'
Area couple nears 1,000 games in fierce Scrabble competition

Area couple nears 1,000 games in fierce Scrabble competition

'If I can beat my wife, I figured I beat the best because she’s got that university degree and I have nada,' quipped Gerry Walma of friendly rivalry with wife
Firefighters rescue ice fisherman who fell through ice

Firefighters rescue ice fisherman who fell through ice

After angler was injured last night, another angler ventured out onto the same ice in Port Severn this morning, lamented frustrated fire chief
'Breach of trust': Sentence for Orillia OPP officer now in judge's hands

'Breach of trust': Sentence for Orillia OPP officer now in judge's hands

Crown attorney says Const. Bailey Nicholls' conduct was an 'absolute abuse of power' that has had a 'long-lasting impact' on the victim's life
A $2.4-million booster from the province aims to bring primary care to 19,000 local residents

A $2.4-million booster from the province aims to bring primary care to 19,000 local residents

'We are pleased our government listened to our call for urgent action,' says local health team official, noting the funding will aid 'unattached' local patients
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