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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

BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

BEYOND LOCAL: Orillia calls on province to declare gender-based violence an epidemic

'When we label it as an epidemic, I do believe it draws more attention to the issue,' said Coun. Jay Fallis as Orillia became 95th municipality to join 'wave of change'
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Victim of 2022 Legionella outbreak in Orillia 'not the same'

Victim of 2022 Legionella outbreak in Orillia 'not the same'

'I certainly was energetic and ambitious and always on the go before, but I’m not so much anymore,' says 75-year-old Wasaga Beach woman who wants to hear from others
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'Shameful': Ontario Liberal leader blasts Ford government at Orillia conference

'Shameful': Ontario Liberal leader blasts Ford government at Orillia conference

Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing concedes relationship between province, municipalities can be 'a bit challenging' but touted 'remarkable recovery' under Ford
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Municipalities facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and economic consequences'

Municipalities facing 'unmet need' amid 'growing social and economic consequences'

NDP would 'build a new deal for every single' municipality,' leader says as Ontario Small Urban Municipalities conference opens in Orillia
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Orillia calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

Orillia calls on province to 'at least double' Ontario Works, ODSP rates

'We are calling on the provincial government to end legislated poverty,' said Orillia Coun. Janet-Lynne Durnford, who brought the resolution forward at Monday's council meeting
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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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School board 'very excited' for feds' national school food program

School board 'very excited' for feds' national school food program

'Some parents don't send their children to school on the days that they can't send a lunch for them, so we are hoping to remove that stigma,' says Orillia area trustee
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Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

Thousands sign petition to rename Hwy. 400 in Lightfoot's honour

'This petition and this idea of renaming the 400 is ... to honour Gordon Lightfoot, and it's to make as many people as possible aware of his songs,' says Orillia native
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Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

Severn Township resident has axe to grind over proposed tree bylaw

March 20 public meeting planned to discuss bylaw; Mayor Mike Burkett says he is not in favour of bylaw, arguing it 'adds another layer of bureaucracy we don't need'
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Sweet news: Maple syrup season on tap early at local sugar bushes

Sweet news: Maple syrup season on tap early at local sugar bushes

'It's great for the whole area,' said Oro-Medonte mayor at official tapping ceremony at new Coldwater facility he dubbed the 'Taj Mahal of maple syrup'
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