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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

'A disservice': Council defers decision on zoning bylaw amendments

'A disservice': Council defers decision on zoning bylaw amendments

'I totally disagree with this. I don't see the urgency at all in passing this today,' said Coun. Lauer, adding 'there's a million little issues here that are going to affect people'
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Could downtown parking lots be the answer to city's housing crunch?

Could downtown parking lots be the answer to city's housing crunch?

'It's time to put action in the action plan,' said local proponent of idea that also has support from Mayor Don McIsaac, who calls the approach 'innovative'
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Council calls for more community input amid Official Plan review

Council calls for more community input amid Official Plan review

Proposed vision and 'made in Orillia' guiding principles were unveiled this week; 'It's extremely clear (with) tons of great information,' says councillor
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Council eyes West Street, Peter Street sites for 'rapid rehousing'

Council eyes West Street, Peter Street sites for 'rapid rehousing'

At Monday's meeting, council will also discuss ambitious plans for second phase of Orillia Recreation Centre, OLT appeal of condo project and other issues
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Council votes to dissolve four longtime city committees

Council votes to dissolve four longtime city committees

'All we're doing is getting rid of what was, which we're not using anymore, and we will soon be replacing it with a new model,' said Coun. Tim Lauer
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Sparks fly as council again defers decision on new fireworks bylaw

Sparks fly as council again defers decision on new fireworks bylaw

'I also have concerns with what is essentially a ban returning, to having a fireworks policy that only allows one date,' lamented Coun. Durnford during lengthy debate
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Council supports Georgian College call to lift student visa moratorium

Council supports Georgian College call to lift student visa moratorium

'I think there's a public perception that the number of international students is having a negative impact on the availability of housing across the province,' said city councillor
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Why did city council, staff spend 3 hours in closed session Monday?

Why did city council, staff spend 3 hours in closed session Monday?

The confidential discussion was regarding 'personal matters about an identifiable individual' and 'labour relations or employee negotiations'
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Unprecedented transfer of five roads a 'win-win' for Rama, Ramara

Unprecedented transfer of five roads a 'win-win' for Rama, Ramara

'I do believe that this is going to lead to future development, future endeavours, where we as a First Nation look to the township on future partnerships,' said Rama chief
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City's 'new' coat of arms in limbo, bogged down in bureaucracy

City's 'new' coat of arms in limbo, bogged down in bureaucracy

City staff working with Canadian Heraldic Authority on planned updates to the Indigenous paddler depicted on the city's current coat of arms
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