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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

'It's very good': Orillia mom launches children's autism playgroup

'It's very good': Orillia mom launches children's autism playgroup

'My daughter is thriving. She loves to go on Thursday. She knows where we are going, so that's huge for me,' says Orillia playgroup founder
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'Christmas present': Orillia teen teeing up for World Junior Challenge

'Christmas present': Orillia teen teeing up for World Junior Challenge

Spencer Shropshire to compete at international tournament in January; 'I've always liked the challenge. You can never really get too good,' he says
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'Happy place': Young Orillia singer/songwriter making her mark

'Happy place': Young Orillia singer/songwriter making her mark

'The last few years have been a whirlwind just getting my career off the ground,' says OSS grad who recently won coveted emerging artist award at regional event
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Christmas comes early for local charities thanks to Rotary Club

Christmas comes early for local charities thanks to Rotary Club

'This makes a huge difference and a tangible one you can see in the community,' said Lighthouse official; Rotary Club awarded $55,000 to local charities
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Twin Lakes Probus Club celebrates 20th year, eyes growth in 2025

Twin Lakes Probus Club celebrates 20th year, eyes growth in 2025

'We need a younger demographic to come into the club. We need new ideas and new energy,' says club president
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Axe throwing a hit for men, women and kids at Orillia facility

Axe throwing a hit for men, women and kids at Orillia facility

'It's great. It's lots of fun. I like the atmosphere and I want to get better at it,' says patron of indoor venue on Ontario Street
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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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