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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

Sweet news: Coco's Cookies staying put, encourages people to shop local

Sweet news: Coco's Cookies staying put, encourages people to shop local

'I just hope the community can come in and people can start supporting small businesses like we did during COVID,' said co-owner of popular Orillia bakery
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BIA antes up $52,000 for new downtown Orillia sidewalk plow

BIA antes up $52,000 for new downtown Orillia sidewalk plow

'It was important to the board to not only invest in quality, but to try and support a Canadian manufacturer if possible,' said DOBIA chair about new $51.9K Kubota tractor
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New Orillia walk-in clinic opens in wake of spat with former doctor

New Orillia walk-in clinic opens in wake of spat with former doctor

'All of a sudden, out of the blue, the doctor left, grabbed everything, the equipment that was in the clinic and left,' said frustrated City Med Pharmacy co-owner
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'Balancing act': Orillia Mayor reflects on first two years at city's helm

'Balancing act': Orillia Mayor reflects on first two years at city's helm

'I think we've got some things that we can put in the win column ... We messed some stuff up, too, and we need to fix that,' said Mayor Don McIsaac at midpoint of term
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'The best job': Orillia firefighter hangs up his gear after 32 years

'The best job': Orillia firefighter hangs up his gear after 32 years

'It's been a great career. They always say around here it's the best job in the world, and it's kind of become a cliche, but it truly is,' said Capt. Glenn Higgins
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Sharing Place over $50K behind in donations after Canada Post strike

Sharing Place over $50K behind in donations after Canada Post strike

'We'll be looking at how we use Canada Post moving forward, I'll be honest ... The risk is just too high for our organization,' said Sharing Place official
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Local landlord calls for greater support in housing vulnerable people

Local landlord calls for greater support in housing vulnerable people

'When we do have people who are willing to put their neck on the line, we need to also provide assurances for the landlord,' said frustrated local landlord
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More than 6,000 birds spotted during Orillia's annual Christmas Bird Count

More than 6,000 birds spotted during Orillia's annual Christmas Bird Count

'People like to know what's around them, and they enjoy looking at birds, so it's a good opportunity to volunteer,' said local naturalist Bob Bowles
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Controversial Terry Fox Circle improvement project set for fall 2025

Controversial Terry Fox Circle improvement project set for fall 2025

'I want all people to have access to the park — a number of seniors will drive through the park … and that’s their access,' says mayor of $540,000 project
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COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

COLUMN: New baby helps grumpy reporter's heart open up to Christmas

'Despite my grumpy tendencies, this tiny, smiley, screaming human is changing the tide of how I look at things,' says reporter
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