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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

For local snowmobilers, it's been tough sledding this winter

For local snowmobilers, it's been tough sledding this winter

'(It’s) very difficult to hear the trails have been open in our region only for five weeks, (and) that will certainly have a negative effect' on the economy, official said
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Woman escapes 'insidious' cycle of human trafficking

Woman escapes 'insidious' cycle of human trafficking

'I am angry, not only that these things happened to me and people that I love, but that these things keep happening to other people,' said human trafficking survivor Krystal Brooks
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Passionate area doctor a champion for health care in Ontario

Passionate area doctor a champion for health care in Ontario

Orillia physician Rose Zacharias, who is Ontario Medical Association president, is 'laser-focused' on patients and 'advocating for physicians in Ontario'
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'Powerful tool': Lakehead vows to embrace, not ban AI technology

'Powerful tool': Lakehead vows to embrace, not ban AI technology

'People who have used ChatGPT in the right manner — I think they will be more competent as well,' said Lakehead computer science professor
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Local decoupage artist looking to retrieve lost works of art

Local decoupage artist looking to retrieve lost works of art

'If people had it in their hearts and knew what it meant to me, I would be willing to pay whatever they paid for it and buy it back,' said passionate local artist
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'All about politics': Feds, under pressure, walk back gun bill

'All about politics': Feds, under pressure, walk back gun bill

Legislation change would have caused 'a virtual collapse of the industry,' says Elwood Epps owner, noting it would have impacted police and military as well
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Orillia man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

Orillia man 'overwhelmed' by response, but still pursuing MAID

'I’m not changing my mind,' says Tyler Dunlop, who is grateful for support from community
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Homeless, hopeless Orillia man to seek medically assisted death

Homeless, hopeless Orillia man to seek medically assisted death

'I really think this would be the best decision for me. I've researched it. This is an informed decision,' said local man seeking MAID, not for terminal illness, but due to lack of hope
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'Van life': Orillia woman seeks support for unique lifestyle

'Van life': Orillia woman seeks support for unique lifestyle

'What I could comfortably afford was becoming more and more deplorable,' says woman who moved into her cube van amid housing crisis
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Opioid deaths dropping in area, but OPP warn of 'deadly strain'

Opioid deaths dropping in area, but OPP warn of 'deadly strain'

'The COVID pandemic worsened the situation significantly ... (creating) a situation that has been more concerning,' says health unit official
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