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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

Local cyclist wins first ultra-race, sets sights on cross-Canada ride

Local cyclist wins first ultra-race, sets sights on cross-Canada ride

Ben Sweet won 24-hour Time Trial North American Championships in North Carolina; 'I want to break the cross-Canada record,' he says
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Orillia's Evans Flowers blossoms into 65-year-old success story

Orillia's Evans Flowers blossoms into 65-year-old success story

'Honestly, this town has supported us all this time,' says owner; business celebrating anniversary with giveaways, sales
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'Natural leader': Award-winning local cadet inspired her troops

'Natural leader': Award-winning local cadet inspired her troops

'I learned how to be a leader which could be very important in a work setting,' says Lily Montague, a graduate of the 99 Lynx Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron of Orillia
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Dedicated volunteers working to keep local boating history afloat

Dedicated volunteers working to keep local boating history afloat

'The club has a history of hanging onto the historical boats, so the public can see them down the road,' says president of the Georgian Bay Heritage League
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Local chiropractor Dr. Larry Bell passes the Olympic torch to his son

Local chiropractor Dr. Larry Bell passes the Olympic torch to his son

'I would put us up against any office in Canada for skill and experience,' says Dr. Larry Bell who, a long with his team, has helped countless elite, Olympic athletes 
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Anti-phragmites warriors win four-year battle at Tiny Marsh

Anti-phragmites warriors win four-year battle at Tiny Marsh

'You will not eradicate it. If you can control the spread and the density, that's a win,' says biologist David Hawke
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Couchiching Conservancy teaming up with local youth to 'help the environment'

Couchiching Conservancy teaming up with local youth to 'help the environment'

'I want to get out there in the environment and help out. It’s something I really care about,' says Patrick Jones, a youth volunteer with the Couchiching Conservancy
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Orillia woman works to shed light on dark chapter of Canadian history

Orillia woman works to shed light on dark chapter of Canadian history

'It was a blatant example of human trafficking in our history,' says Lori Oschefski, about the importing of 100,000 children into Canada over a period of 80 years
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Local daredevil teen 'chasing thrills' all the way to the top

Local daredevil teen 'chasing thrills' all the way to the top

'There's an infinite amount of things you can do. It's restricted only by your creativity,' says Freestyle Ontario ski team member Desi Solursh
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Unique Orillia shop helps people get 'hooked' on quilts, fabrics

Unique Orillia shop helps people get 'hooked' on quilts, fabrics

'When you are quilting, it’s just you and your sewing machine. It’s the most therapeutic and rewarding hobby you can have,' says owner of Thimbles and Things
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