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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

Plane crash caused by 'training exercise that didn't work out': OPP

Plane crash caused by 'training exercise that didn't work out': OPP

'The guy was doing a manoeuvre for a training exercise, and it didn't quite work out,' says Orillia OPP constable
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Ojibwe Star Wars film brings new hope for language speakers

Ojibwe Star Wars film brings new hope for language speakers

Local Ojibwe language teacher Jeff Monague recently lent his voice to the Anishinaabemowin version of Star Wars: A New Hope
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'It goes beyond us': Empower Simcoe to close group homes in Orillia, Barrie

'It goes beyond us': Empower Simcoe to close group homes in Orillia, Barrie

CEO says 'inflation made a bad situation worse' with regard to provincial funding; Simcoe North MPP says funding increases will bring additional $1.3M to Empower Simcoe
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Crown argues for 3.5-year sentence in Eisemann fraud case

Crown argues for 3.5-year sentence in Eisemann fraud case

'The elephant in the room is Mr. Eisemann's criminal record … almost a 20-year track record for criminal fraud convictions,' Crown attorney says in court Wednesday
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‘Keeping things fresh’: Handcrafted ciders now on tap in Coldwater

‘Keeping things fresh’: Handcrafted ciders now on tap in Coldwater

‘You can enjoy the view, and we have a nice new outdoor tasting area with picnic tables,’ said co-owner of Woodfolk Cider, which recently opened to the public
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‘Extremely grateful’: Students to receive grants from slain officer's memorial fund

‘Extremely grateful’: Students to receive grants from slain officer's memorial fund

'These awards will generate a lot of impact here, and they're attached to two really important programs,' said Georgian College official, who thanked Devon Northrup's family
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Province 'denying' science on supervised consumption sites: Orillia councillor

Province 'denying' science on supervised consumption sites: Orillia councillor

‘It’s incredibly frustrating. It denies the science,’ says Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford regarding the province’s silence on supervised consumption sites
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OPP neutralize 2 'active shooters' in mock exercise (6 photos)

OPP neutralize 2 'active shooters' in mock exercise (6 photos)

'We prepare for the worst possibility,' says Georgian College official; student says exercise was 'really eye opening' for all involved
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'It's phenomenal': Local students in skilled trades program feted

'It's phenomenal': Local students in skilled trades program feted

'We often celebrate students for their academics, for their athletics … and we just felt strongly that we should do the same for our students who are entering the skilled trades'
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County puts brakes on affordable housing atop Orillia transit terminal

County puts brakes on affordable housing atop Orillia transit terminal

'I'm frustrated because a lot of things could be done if there's a little bit more cooperation and communication,' lamented affordable housing committee chair
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