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Gisele Winton Sarvis

Gisele Winton Sarvis

Gisele Winton Sarvis is an award winning journalist and photographer who has focused on telling the stories of the people of Simcoe County for more than 25 years

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Recent Work by Gisele

Trio of 'phenomenal' OSMH volunteers tally 113 years of service

Trio of 'phenomenal' OSMH volunteers tally 113 years of service

'Every day is different and people that we porter are so appreciative and they think it is a wonderful service,' said one of 216 volunteers who play critical roles at OSMH
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Local volunteers 'make a big difference' to people in crisis

Local volunteers 'make a big difference' to people in crisis

'It's unfortunate we have to have the service, but it's reassuring to know that this group is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week,' says OPP inspector
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'Amazing' volunteers keep local mountain biking club on track

'Amazing' volunteers keep local mountain biking club on track

Club members can ride on more than 170 km of well-maintained trails throughout local forests; 'You can't beat it,' says one of club's 1,000 members
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Orillia Royals player hoping to catch a U.S. baseball scholarship

Orillia Royals player hoping to catch a U.S. baseball scholarship

'I have a passion for the sport. I've grown up playing it,' says Liam Cundy-Dupuis
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'Natural talent': Orillia teen dances her way to the top of her class

'Natural talent': Orillia teen dances her way to the top of her class

'I like dance because it gives me an outlet for expression. Not all communication is verbal. You can communicate a lot through dance,' says Patrick Fogarty student
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Watershed moment: Agency 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

Watershed moment: Agency 'dedicated' to protecting drinking water

'We were once one of the most polluted areas on the Great Lakes,' Severn Sound Environmental Association official says following efforts to clean up watershed
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'Committed' Orillia retiree enjoys keeping Sharing Place in order

'Committed' Orillia retiree enjoys keeping Sharing Place in order

'She does the lion's share of the warehouse work. She keeps it very organized and very tidy,' said food bank official about work of tireless volunteer
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Local cooks 'chopping' for charities in cooking show-inspired event

Local cooks 'chopping' for charities in cooking show-inspired event

'I love home cooking ... but it’s a lot different cooking under pressure and being judged,' says chef; segment winners to face off against Chopped Canada winner
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Take a hike! All trails lead outside for this hearty Orillia club

Take a hike! All trails lead outside for this hearty Orillia club

'I decided I wanted to die with my hiking boots on, not my work boots,' says avid hiker who also loves to ski, mountain bike and kayak
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'Whiz bangs' let families know local soldiers were alive (6 photos)

'Whiz bangs' let families know local soldiers were alive (6 photos)

'We know a lot about what happened during the conflicts,' says museum curator of battalion that's fought many hard-won battles since pre-Confederation founding
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