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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

Local woman 'appalled' at lack of options for seniors' dental care

Local woman 'appalled' at lack of options for seniors' dental care

'We should be embarrassed. This is the Sunshine City,' said local senior, who tried to access subsidized dental care for an abscessed tooth, but found no local options
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Decision on Orillia fire station closures not made by city council

Decision on Orillia fire station closures not made by city council

'It has not been a decision of council, and it has not come to council,' says Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford; Mayor says city has decided not to comment publicly
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Local nominee for prestigious award was inspired by grandmother

Local nominee for prestigious award was inspired by grandmother

'She's kind of the impetus for my work ... (so to be) recognized just feels really, really good and validating,” said Patrick Fogarty grad of work in Alzheimer's disease, dementia
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Orillia woman frustrated by inaction around downtown encampment

Orillia woman frustrated by inaction around downtown encampment

'It's typical to see several to 20 people out on the street in the middle of the night, at three or four in the morning, arguing (and) fighting,' woman says of downtown site
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Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

Local woman raising awareness about life-threatening disease

'We always could do better. We need to keep funding, we need to keep researching and supporting the scientists,' said local woman, PKD advocate
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Green local business gets 'gratifying' $5M booster from feds

Green local business gets 'gratifying' $5M booster from feds

'EcoPoly is contributing to and embracing new technologies and techniques that push the limits of sustainability,' said federal minister at Orillia media conference
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Cycling community celebrates 'amazing' local world champions

Cycling community celebrates 'amazing' local world champions

'Last year, I didn't even finish the race, so this year, getting on the podium was huge,' said Severn cyclist who finished third at world championships
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Province finds five violations in Leacock Care Centre inspection

Province finds five violations in Leacock Care Centre inspection

Non-compliance of Fixing Long-Term Care Act found in relation to care of three residents at Orillia home
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Vendors withdraw from farmers' market in Severn, citing 'hate speech'

Vendors withdraw from farmers' market in Severn, citing 'hate speech'

'I cannot in good spirit and in good faith stay in a space that allows this kind of discrimination against my community,' says vendor
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Orillia 'jeopardizing' public safety with fire hall closures: union

Orillia 'jeopardizing' public safety with fire hall closures: union

'We call on the city to cease fire station closures and to seek solutions that don’t needlessly impact public and firefighter safety,' says local union president
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