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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

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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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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‘Nothing new’: Postal workers share mixed feelings on back to work order

‘Nothing new’: Postal workers share mixed feelings on back to work order

‘I feel like Canada Post doesn't even try to negotiate because they're just expecting the government to step in and do this,’ said local postal union official
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Orillia votes against notwithstanding clause to deal with homelessness

Orillia votes against notwithstanding clause to deal with homelessness

'I'm now at a point where I lose $500 a day … it's a societal issue that requires immediate action from everybody,' says frustrated owner of Giant Tiger
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'Horrible move': Local recovering addict concerned about Ford's new plan for homeless encampments

'Horrible move': Local recovering addict concerned about Ford's new plan for homeless encampments

'We're all suffering from the ravages of the opioid crisis and the crimes that come with it, so we need to make sure we take the appropriate action,' said Orillia mayor
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Beaver on the mend after being shot by an arrow in Washago area

Beaver on the mend after being shot by an arrow in Washago area

'We're very much rooting for her,' said local wildlife worker about 'luckiest unlucky beaver' that is now on the road to recovery
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City council endorses centre to help with addictions, mental health

City council endorses centre to help with addictions, mental health

Proposed 'multi-partner' service will focus on harm reduction and bridging the gap between people seeking help and the services that can assist them
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Orillia councillor suggests hunting geese, giving meat to less fortunate to stem bacteria issues

Orillia councillor suggests hunting geese, giving meat to less fortunate to stem bacteria issues

Coun. Whitney Smith's suggestion comes amid increase in swim advisories at local beaches
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'Challenging' canoe trip helps local sisters connect with ancestors

'Challenging' canoe trip helps local sisters connect with ancestors

'We got to go through so much together, and it's something that I think is going to shape me and the way I move forward, forever,' said Oro-Medonte woman of journey
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Local cidery confused about how $6M in provincial funds will be used

Local cidery confused about how $6M in provincial funds will be used

'It's super awesome that there's money coming towards craft cider, and I'd love to see where it's actually going, and they haven't defined that yet,' said local cidery owner
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