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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, as a city hall/general assignment reporter for OrilliaMatters, and now as a reporter at SooToday

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Recent Work by Greg

Has the LCBO already paid for American alcohol removed from shelves?

Has the LCBO already paid for American alcohol removed from shelves?

'Products available in store or online have been purchased by the LCBO,' confirmed officials
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Where did all the American booze actually go?

Where did all the American booze actually go?

LCBO said it will not purchase American liquor until directed otherwise, but what about the inventory it currently has?
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Downtown Orillia fire now a criminal investigation: OPP

Downtown Orillia fire now a criminal investigation: OPP

'It is believed ... that there was a small fire lit nearby by a person, which then spread quickly to cause the damage,' said OPP official of fire that destroyed heritage building
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VIDEO: Major fire downtown Orillia shuts down block

VIDEO: Major fire downtown Orillia shuts down block

'We ask residents to stay away from the downtown at this time,' says city official
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Grant will help Lakehead's Farm Lab grow, get kids out of the classroom

Grant will help Lakehead's Farm Lab grow, get kids out of the classroom

'The garden is essentially a classroom where students can come to learn, and they can connect with diverse cultures and with biodiversity and with themselves,' says official
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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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