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Imagine having an exclusive pass to uncover the story behind the story. Hosted by Scott Sexsmith, Behind the Scenes takes you on a one-on-one journey with journalists from the Village Media Network, granting you access to the inside scoop. From the most important to the most captivating stories across Ontario, get the firsthand account from the very reporters and editors who covered them.

BEHIND THE SCENES: Is the Highway 11/17 Walking Bridge becoming another Second Avenue Tunnel issue?

BEHIND THE SCENES: Is the Highway 11/17 Walking Bridge becoming another Second Avenue Tunnel issue?

Recently BayToday reporter Chris Dawson sat down with Scott Sexsmith to go behind the scenes on the situation that some are calling unsafe for students and others
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a Thorold man is so angry at city's bylaw department

BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a Thorold man is so angry at city's bylaw department

Mark Lefebvre says Thorold's bylaw department refuses to do anything about 'all-night disco' next door; 'If they would enforce the bylaw, that noise would stop'
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Laurentian University marks 2nd anniversary of CCAA declaration

BEHIND THE SCENES: Laurentian University marks 2nd anniversary of CCAA declaration

The situation has raised questions about the future of public universities in Canada
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a local homeless man is asking for help to die

BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a local homeless man is asking for help to die

OrilliaMatters reporter Greg McGrath-Goudie talks about medical assistance in death (MAID) and how it relates to people who suffer from mental illness
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Lawsuit seeks $4M from local spa, owner

BEHIND THE SCENES: Lawsuit seeks $4M from local spa, owner

Vetta Spa has yet to file a statement of defence for the largest of three lawsuits that have been filed
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BEHIND THE SCENES: 'Van life': An unconventional housing solution that works

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'Van life': An unconventional housing solution that works

Faced with increasingly difficult rental situations, an Orillia woman has found a workaround
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BEHIND THE SCENES: One year after abduction, police and family search for answers

BEHIND THE SCENES: One year after abduction, police and family search for answers

For one year, the mother of Elnaz Hajtamiri has awoken each morning thinking it will be the day she hears from her daughter. But the phone call never comes
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Charges against construction firm could set legal precedent

BEHIND THE SCENES: Charges against construction firm could set legal precedent

Barrie police charged a private construction company with six counts of criminal negligence causing death in last summer’s devastating crash on McKay Road
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Why Elliot Lake's mayor was kicked out of office

BEHIND THE SCENES: Why Elliot Lake's mayor was kicked out of office

Village Media editor Carol Martin explains the legal ruling that led to Chris Patrie's ouster — and how the city plans to choose the next mayor
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Beloved Cambridge park beaver found dead

BEHIND THE SCENES: Beloved Cambridge park beaver found dead

CambridgeToday reporter Joe McGinty has been covering this story for some time and joined Scott Sexsmith recently to take us behind the scenes.
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