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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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Ministry orders inspection of conditions at Orillia LTC facility

Ministry orders inspection of conditions at Orillia LTC facility

Leacock Care Centre is also investigating resident's complaint and working with the ministry; 'They're doing damage control,' says resident advocating for 'positive' change
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Long-term care resident frustrated with 'dehumanizing' treatment

Long-term care resident frustrated with 'dehumanizing' treatment

'It's no longer tenable,' says frustrated resident at Leacock Care Centre in Orillia, who had to sit in his own excrement overnight as he waited for care
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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, and 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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'Huge event': Orillia prepares to say goodbye to Gordon Lightfoot

'Huge event': Orillia prepares to say goodbye to Gordon Lightfoot

Special service, open to the public, expected to draw thousands, will be held Sunday at St. Paul's, where Lightfoot's legendary career began when he was a choir boy
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Orillia mourns loss of legend, 'small-town boy who made it big'

Orillia mourns loss of legend, 'small-town boy who made it big'

Folk music legend Gordon Lightfoot is fondly remembered by the people in his hometown; '[He] has had an immense impact on our community'
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'Never seen our health-care system in a state like this:' OMA president

'Never seen our health-care system in a state like this:' OMA president

Key issues are access to palliative care, the surgical backlog, and doctor shortage, says Dr. Rose Zacharias as she nears the end of her term as Ontario Medical Association 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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