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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

Frustrated Orillia man ticketed for using mobility scooter on roadways

Frustrated Orillia man ticketed for using mobility scooter on roadways

'If it’s not an ebike, and it's not a car, and it's not a motorcycle, and it's not a low speed vehicle, what is it?' asks man who is seeking pedestrian rights for people with disabilities
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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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'Wasting away': Ontario woman advocates for advance consent on MAID as husband suffers

'Wasting away': Ontario woman advocates for advance consent on MAID as husband suffers

'It’s awful. This last year has been particularly the hardest part to see him in the state that he's in,' says Kristine Johnston of husband with late stage Alzheimer's
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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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Family doctor shares tips to help avoid illness this fall

Family doctor shares tips to help avoid illness this fall

'It goes right back to basics, such as hydrate, stay active, eat healthy, get restorative sleep, and then extends right up to ... layered protection,' said Orillia family doctor
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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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Orillia doc, OMA president concerned about future of health care

Orillia doc, OMA president concerned about future of health care

'I have never seen our health-care system in a state like this,' said Orillia-based doctor who is wrapping up one-year term as OMA president
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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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