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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

'Purest water in the world' featured on TVO's Water Brothers

'Purest water in the world' featured on TVO's Water Brothers

North Simcoe has 'the cleanest waters on the Earth and we don't know why from a scientific standpoint,'  says University of Alberta's Dr. Michael Powell
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'Win-win all around': Animal sanctuary helping kids at Christmas

'Win-win all around': Animal sanctuary helping kids at Christmas

Animal sponsorship is an 'awesome Christmas gift for kids,' says Ralphy's Retreat manager Shannon Leguizamon
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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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'Very rewarding': Longtime firefighter hangs up gear after 44 years

'Very rewarding': Longtime firefighter hangs up gear after 44 years

One of the first fires Penetanguishene's Tim Stewart remembers fighting was massive trail derailment in Oro-Medonte in the early 1980s
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Evacuees in Penetang building collapse face long wait to return

Evacuees in Penetang building collapse face long wait to return

'By helping them with basic needs, it allows them to see the hope and love through the community," says local Salvation Army official
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Shuttle allows 'day trippers' to enjoy Beausoleil's fall beauty

Shuttle allows 'day trippers' to enjoy Beausoleil's fall beauty

'The fall is my favourite time to go. The colours on the trees are changing and you feel secluded,' said Georgian Bay Islands National Park official
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Area senior narrowly avoids 'long con' computer scam

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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Cats, urns retrieved from collapsed building in Penetang

Cats, urns retrieved from collapsed building in Penetang

'These little victories remind us of the importance of community and coming together to support one another,' says town official
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'Miracle': Dog that jumped ship on Georgian Bay reunited with owners

'Miracle': Dog that jumped ship on Georgian Bay reunited with owners

Owner says Christian Island couple saw something in the water; 'They got closer and (Penny) swam right up to them and then flopped down in their boat'
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Penetang community watches as historic building comes down

Penetang community watches as historic building comes down

Business owner says demolition of 'fragile' building with 'historic value' is tough to watch, saying 'it throws a wrench into things for sure'
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