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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

From soldiers to firefighters, 29 residents receive King's award

From soldiers to firefighters, 29 residents receive King's award

'It's humbling because you work at public service for a period of time and you always hope that people recognize that,' says winner of King Charles III Coronation Medal
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Area senior angry after waiting more than 45 minutes for ambulance

Area senior angry after waiting more than 45 minutes for ambulance

'There is something lacking in our medical system when they can't provide the service. I could see 20 minutes, but 45 is far beyond reach,' says Lillian Cosgrove, 87
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Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

Boater reflects on 'devastating' loss in wake of marina roof collapse

'I'm not just losing a boat. I'm losing my slip, my harbour, my friends. This is my whole community,' says boater from Starport Marina, whose vessel was under collapsed roof
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'We are scared': Residents of county building living in fear amid drugs, crime

'We are scared': Residents of county building living in fear amid drugs, crime

'I no longer sleep through the night. With post-traumatic stress, I have anxiety, fear and thoughts of self-harm. I can't be in this environment,' says frustrated resident
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Woman quits committee in protest of Orillia mayor's Ford endorsement

Woman quits committee in protest of Orillia mayor's Ford endorsement

'I gave up something that was important to me to make a statement. I liked being on that committee,' says Orillia woman of mayor's 'unethical' endorsement
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'Worst news': U.S. tariffs a 'perfect storm' for boating industry

'Worst news': U.S. tariffs a 'perfect storm' for boating industry

'We're really concerned about the future of our business, in particular trading card games, which is half of what we do here,' says owner of card shop
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Burlington man files $3.5M suit against Casino Rama, Rama police

Burlington man files $3.5M suit against Casino Rama, Rama police

Man claims he was victim of 'negligence, negligent use of excessive force, negligent investigation, false arrest ... malicious prosecution' and other offences
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Dunlop celebrates 'amazing victory' in Simcoe North, across province

Dunlop celebrates 'amazing victory' in Simcoe North, across province

'The results show the work that was put in — talking to folks at the door and really encouraging them to to get out (and vote). That's been reflected in our results'
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'Good start': Area shoppers show patriotism with buying choices

'Good start': Area shoppers show patriotism with buying choices

'I would go without purchasing things if it wasn't Canadian ... I'm not interested in being a 51st state. I really enjoy Canada the way it is,' says local shopper
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Voters upset after Orillia mayor endorses Doug Ford campaign

Voters upset after Orillia mayor endorses Doug Ford campaign

'Members of council must remain non-partisan when representing the municipality,' says citizen; mayor refuses to comment on his decision to endorse Ford
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