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

'Wasting away': 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
The Sudbury connection to a conspiracy-laden Highway 11 sign

The Sudbury connection to a conspiracy-laden Highway 11 sign

Robert Woods, the man who put up the sign, accuses a long list of legal, law enforcement and financial officials of crimes against him for more than a year, partially centered around the purchase of a hotel in Sudbury
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
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, who had to sit in his own excrement overnight as he waited for care
What is your property worth and why? MPAC explains the process

What is your property worth and why? MPAC explains the process

'Every municipality uses our assessments to make informed decisions about their community, including the distribution of property taxes,' official tells city councillors
What is your property worth and why? MPAC explains the process

What is your property worth and why? MPAC explains the process

'Every municipality uses our assessments to make informed decisions about their community, including the distribution of property taxes,' official tells city councillors
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
OMA president concerned about future of health care

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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