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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.
Winton Sarvis believes that the sharing of news and events from your home town is every bit as important as national news.
With a passion for people, politics and the out-of-doors, she looks forward to providing readers with articles and photographs which enhance their understanding of their home community.

Recent Work by Gisele

Michael Brady retires, reflects on 50 years as a police officer

Michael Brady retires, reflects on 50 years as a police officer

'There were dangerous times, rewarding times, busy times and lots of humdrum stuff,' said local OPP officer, who hung up his gun after five decades on the job
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Ukrainian family settling in region after 'perilous journey'

Ukrainian family settling in region after 'perilous journey'

Fifth Ukrainian family moves to area with help of Penetanguishene Ukrainian Support Lions Club
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Suspicious area senior narrowly avoids 'long con' computer scam

Suspicious area senior narrowly avoids 'long con' computer scam

'They are selling a service that doesn't need to be sold and the seller is causing the issue,' said local computer professional
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Educator following passion to keep Ojibwe language alive

Educator following passion to keep Ojibwe language alive

'It is vital to our identity and how we interact with the world,' says Jake King
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Catnip Dispensary has felines riding high in Midland

Catnip Dispensary has felines riding high in Midland

Owner inspired to go into business after rescuing freezing cat; 'I’ve created the environment I want to be in,' he says
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Website opens door to easier access to local health services

Website opens door to easier access to local health services

1door.ca part of effort to 'streamline access to care'
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Victoria Harbour shooting victim dies in hospital

Victoria Harbour shooting victim dies in hospital

Local restaurant owner Jamie Miller succumbs to injuries after Aug. 18 shooting outside his home in Tay Township
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Liberal leadership hopeful blasts Ford during stop in region

Liberal leadership hopeful blasts Ford during stop in region

'When I think things can’t get worse, you see the scandal that happened last week, and it’s unconscionable,' said Bonnie Crombie, who believes Greenbelt should be protected
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'Democracy is fragile': Retired local cop supports police around the world

'Democracy is fragile': Retired local cop supports police around the world

Work with Red Cross 'really opened my eyes to the importance of human rights law and how we should all understand how people suffer from conflict,' says Rick Philbin
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Local singer pours heart and soul into first original single

Local singer pours heart and soul into first original single

Jasmine Jenkinson, a graduate of Georgian Bay District Secondary School, says her just-released song 'is about small-town nostalgia and a summery vibe'
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