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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

'It gets in your blood': Rama Fire's Elmer Tryon retiring after 47 years

'It gets in your blood': Rama Fire's Elmer Tryon retiring after 47 years

'He was always my hero ... I always wanted to follow in his footsteps,' said daughter who, with her two brothers, followed her dad into firefighting
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Residents call on police to tackle drugs, panhandling in Coldwater

Residents call on police to tackle drugs, panhandling in Coldwater

'It's coming to the point that you're not comfortable walking at night in your own community,' lamented Coldwater resident at Orillia OPP forum
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Victoria Park graffiti stokes outrage over rash of crime by 'little punks'

Victoria Park graffiti stokes outrage over rash of crime by 'little punks'

'Suffice to say that we are engaged, we are working (and) investigating it as criminal acts,' said Orillia OPP official of recent spate of 'untoward' acts of crime
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Council approves additional $46K for floodplain mapping study

Council approves additional $46K for floodplain mapping study

Budget has ballooned from $157,000 to $203,000 to broaden scope and for 'supplementary effort to address the climate change scenarios,' says city staffer
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City provides $9.9K in start-up funds for 'essential' Inclusive Orillia

City provides $9.9K in start-up funds for 'essential' Inclusive Orillia

'By attempting to make life equitable for everyone, we've done the opposite and it's discriminatory,' says resident of initiative during open public forum
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VIDEO: Check out our first podcast with the Orillia OPP

VIDEO: Check out our first podcast with the Orillia OPP

First edition of Couchiching Cops in Conversation focuses on senior abuse, senior fraud and how to avoid becoming a victim to these scams
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Council calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Council calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

'We are calling on the provincial government to end legislated poverty,' said Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford, who brought the resolution forward at Monday's council meeting
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Council may petition province to double Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Council may petition province to double Ontario Works, ODSP rates

People on social assistance have been 'legislated into poverty,' notes resolution; council will also consider Inclusive Orillia funding, floodplain mapping and more on Monday
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Local bike shop, perch fest inspire new brews in downtown Orillia

Local bike shop, perch fest inspire new brews in downtown Orillia

Collaborating on Perch Pale Ale, Copeland Down Dry Hopped Series just 'made sense,' says Couchiching Craft Brewing Co. official
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Shovels ready for waterfront Sunshine Harbour development

Shovels ready for waterfront Sunshine Harbour development

First 24 of FRAM + Slokker's waterfront townhouse development set to begin construction this summer
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