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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

'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'A loss': Uncertainty on tap for local breweries, restaurants

'There’s only so much you can draw out of a stone,' lamented local brewer of this year's alcohol excise tax increase — one of many hikes they're facing
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Visiting boaters could soon face new trailer parking fees

Visiting boaters could soon face new trailer parking fees

Proposed parking rates pale in concern compared to design of new boat launch parking area and its potential impacts on business, says chamber official
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OSS hosting 'extremely powerful' musical festival for region's students

OSS hosting 'extremely powerful' musical festival for region's students

'It’s great for our community to showcase Orillia because it really has lots of great musical things happening,' says organizer of event for region's music students
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McIsaac not sold on downtown transit hub/parking garage plan

McIsaac not sold on downtown transit hub/parking garage plan

During election campaign, 'getting a parking structure on Peter Street wasn't a priority that people talked about,' says mayor who wants city to consider other options
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Lakehead hosts unique local event to inspire future scientists

Lakehead hosts unique local event to inspire future scientists

'We just wanted to offer an in-person option for students to have fun with science after three years of a pandemic,' said Lakehead professor
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'Fantastic': OSS pupil's community fridge plan coming to fruition

'Fantastic': OSS pupil's community fridge plan coming to fruition

The Sharing Place Food Centre has agreed to work with Myles Odlozinski and spearhead the project, geared at mitigating food insecurity for vulnerable citizens
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Eggciting news: Council to allow backyard chickens throughout city

Eggciting news: Council to allow backyard chickens throughout city

'They talk about a sustainable Orillia, (and) this is a step towards that by opening it up to everybody,' said a participant in city's backyard chicken pilot program
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City staff asked to provide the dirt on its new sand-free policy

City staff asked to provide the dirt on its new sand-free policy

'From my preliminary experiences, I think it's worked, but I would like a report to come forward, and I know there's a lot of interest,' said Coun. Tim Lauer
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Seed planted to create 2 new community gardens at Orillia parks

Seed planted to create 2 new community gardens at Orillia parks

City staff to look at feasibility of setting up community gardens in Hillcrest Park and York Street parkette
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Local residents use open forum to rail against COVID-19 measures

Local residents use open forum to rail against COVID-19 measures

'The threat of a virus sent the world and our fair city into a panic mode,' said one of three residents who spoke; city repealed its staff policy later in the meeting
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