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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

New charity offering free skiing, snowboarding to local youth at Blue

New charity offering free skiing, snowboarding to local youth at Blue

'I want to help these kids get outside, try something new, have that feeling of exhilaration and build their confidence,' says John Mealey, founder of Second Tracks
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'Like a second home to me': Teen goes extra mile to help animals in need

'Like a second home to me': Teen goes extra mile to help animals in need

The opportunity to come in every day and help is so amazing. I really love it,' says Humane Society volunteer and co-op student Eve Borisova
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Hardwood Ski and Bike perseveres through fire, pandemic, climate change

Hardwood Ski and Bike perseveres through fire, pandemic, climate change

'Thinking back to the time we had the fire, we could never imagine we'd be where we are now,' says Gareth Houben, president and general manager
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Young players hold Penetang Kings steady through spirited season

Young players hold Penetang Kings steady through spirited season

'Penetang hasn’t won a playoff round in a few years. We are looking to change that this year,' says veteran player Carson Thayer
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'Everybody thinks of kids at Christmas': Santa program delivers cheer to lonely local seniors

'Everybody thinks of kids at Christmas': Santa program delivers cheer to lonely local seniors

A recipient last year 'started crying because he hadn’t had a gift in over 20 years,' says Askennonia Senior Centre executive director
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Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

Ralphy's Retreat gives 'sensitive, misunderstood' pigs a permanent home

'We have amazing volunteers. Their love for the animals is unbelievable,' says Shannon Leguizamon, volunteer manager of the Waverley animal sanctuary that's home to nearly 120 animals
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Local teen finds winning formula with jiu-jitsu tourney triumphs

Local teen finds winning formula with jiu-jitsu tourney triumphs

'He has a natural ability and learns the art very efficiently,' says Alex Jeffrey, head coach of Driven Jiu Jitsu in Midland
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Lions Club Christmas Hamper Project helps those otherwise left out

Lions Club Christmas Hamper Project helps those otherwise left out

'What makes our Christmas is to see the people when they pick up the hampers and they are so excited that the kids are going to have a good Christmas,' says Port McNicoll Lions Club volunteer Cindy Vaillancourt
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'Core is there': Midland Flyers 'gelled' and ready to tackle the pack

'Core is there': Midland Flyers 'gelled' and ready to tackle the pack

'We want to bring competitive hockey back to Midland," says Midland Flyers captain Matt Connolly
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After three decades, 'irreplaceable' Judy Contin leaving Askennonia

After three decades, 'irreplaceable' Judy Contin leaving Askennonia

'She's been an awesome director. Everybody loves her,' says Askennonia member with incoming director noting 'she's put her whole entire soul into this place'
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