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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

European species in Ontario stokes fears of 'murder hornet'

European species in Ontario stokes fears of 'murder hornet'

'It’s non-native, it’s large, and it will compete,' warns naturalist Bob Bowles, who fears the European hornet could crowd out native yellowjackets
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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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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
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'Lit Happens': Orillia tree debacle switched into charity campaign

'Lit Happens': Orillia tree debacle switched into charity campaign

Now-infamous tree trunk lighting being used to help non-profits: 'We decided that it would just be fun to embrace this whole tree thing and use it to lift up the community'
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'He was Canadiana': Lightfoot's music, humility resounded loudly

'He was Canadiana': Lightfoot's music, humility resounded loudly

'I really loved how authentic he was and how real he was,' said Karen Hilfman-Millson, a former St. Paul’s minister, who will be officiant at Lightfoot's funeral
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A community, a nation bids heart-felt farewell to Gordon Lightfoot

A community, a nation bids heart-felt farewell to Gordon Lightfoot

'I wouldn't be exaggerating to say that Gordon Lightfoot put Orillia on the map,' longtime band member says as hundreds line up to say goodbye to iconic singer, songwriter
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Ontario Medical Association president has never seen health care so stressed

Ontario Medical Association president has never seen health care so stressed

'Where I would like to see more emphasis is on access to primary care … that's definitely an area that I think could use more focus,' says Dr. Rose Zacharias
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ONTARIO: Homeless, hopeless Orillia man seeks medically assisted death

ONTARIO: Homeless, hopeless Orillia man seeks 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 city support for unique lifestyle

'Van life': Orillia Woman seeks city 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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