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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: Local lottery winners share the wealth

BEHIND THE SCENES: Local lottery winners share the wealth

Village Media reporter Tyler Evans tells the story of two Orillia friends who are determined to use their $1M lottery win to help the entire community
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a frog pond triggered so many headlines

BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a frog pond triggered so many headlines

Village Media reporter Bernard Lansbergen talks about the big story he broke — and why the bulldozed frog pond sparked such an uproar this year
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Man takes housing crisis into his own hands

BEHIND THE SCENES: Man takes housing crisis into his own hands

Village Media journalist Greg McGrath-Goudie talks about the landlord who goes above and beyond for his tenants
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a giant oak tree won an award

BEHIND THE SCENES: Why a giant oak tree won an award

Village Media reporter Ariel Deutschmann explains what's so special about a Guelph tree on Edinburgh Road
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Inside Collingwood's 'tent cities'

BEHIND THE SCENES: Inside Collingwood's 'tent cities'

Village Media reporter Jessica Owen talks about the growing number of homeless encampments in the city, and why she is so motivated to keep writing about the people who live there
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BEHIND THE SCENES: What keeps a couple together for 70 years?

BEHIND THE SCENES: What keeps a couple together for 70 years?

Village Media journalist Tyler Evans talks about what he learned from an inspiring couple who just celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary
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BEHIND THE SCENES: 'She is a lot braver than I would be'

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'She is a lot braver than I would be'

Village Media reporter Nikki Cole talks about a 65-year-old Barrie woman who recently worked up the courage to embark on the adventure of a lifetime
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BEHIND THE SCENES: 'They were heroes in life, not just in death'

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'They were heroes in life, not just in death'

Village Media journalist Nikki Cole talks about covering the funeral service for Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, two South Simcoe police officers gunned down in the line of duty
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BEHIND THE SCENES: Planning a funeral for two fallen officers

BEHIND THE SCENES: Planning a funeral for two fallen officers

Village Media journalist Shawn Gibson talks about the preparations for Thursday's service to honour Morgan Russell and Devon Northrup, who were killed last week in the line of duty
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BEHIND THE SCENES: 'It has broken the hearts of our entire community'

BEHIND THE SCENES: 'It has broken the hearts of our entire community'

Village Media journalists Natasha Philpott and Rob Paul talk about their ongoing coverage of the tragic shooting deaths of two South Simcoe police officers
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