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Tyler Evans

Tyler Evans

Tyler Evans got his start in the news business when he was just 15-years-old as a co-op student with The Packet & Times. After completing his studies at Durham College in 2017, he returned to his hometown to serve the community as a video producer and reporter with OrilliaMatters

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Recent Work by Tyler

Local ice racing champ welcomes 'fierce competitors' to try unique wintry sport

Local ice racing champ welcomes 'fierce competitors' to try unique wintry sport

'The camaraderie is terrific, and the best part is we are building community,' says veteran ice racing driver from Oro-Medonte
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'It's going to fold': Local Crime Stoppers in urgent need of support

'It's going to fold': Local Crime Stoppers in urgent need of support

'Our program is not a police program, it's completely private, and people have a little more trust to call our line,' said official of vital service that is in peril
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Author helps parents navigate 'bewilderment' of life with adult children

Author helps parents navigate 'bewilderment' of life with adult children

'I really enjoy helping other people by providing some tools and strategies they might employ as they deal with life with adult children,' says local mother, author
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'People love it': Retro makeover gives area gas station a vintage vibe

'People love it': Retro makeover gives area gas station a vintage vibe

Local entrepreneur travelled to Alabama to purchase a Texaco sign that was refurbished for the project
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U.S. donor helps Orillia museum acquire $300K in Lightfoot artifacts

U.S. donor helps Orillia museum acquire $300K in Lightfoot artifacts

Site acquired 50 items, including guitars, clothing, awards, and items related to Orillia and Toronto's Massey Hall
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Striking postal workers aim to stamp out rollbacks, protect pensions

Striking postal workers aim to stamp out rollbacks, protect pensions

'I'm really hopeful this gets solved quickly and we can be back to work,' says local union president, who says he 'can't afford an apartment in Orillia on my own'
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Orillia's Santa Claus stars in new KitKat Christmas commercial

Orillia's Santa Claus stars in new KitKat Christmas commercial

'The decorations, the lights ... and seeing the bewilderment in children’s eyes when they see me as Santa is what I love the most,' says Orillia's Kris Kringle
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'Really cool': Local girl to star in new Lifetime Christmas movie

'Really cool': Local girl to star in new Lifetime Christmas movie

'I want to be in shows where I get to sing in roles. I want to be a pop star,' says 9-year-old from Orillia who landed role in movie inspired by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce romance
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Local man 'dumbfounded' after winning $1.26M Princess Margaret lottery prize

Local man 'dumbfounded' after winning $1.26M Princess Margaret lottery prize

'It could be that my wife is looking down on me,' says Orillia's Ian Steele, who has been on a mission to raise money for Mariposa House Hospice since his wife died in the spring
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'Really important' Indigenous Veterans Day marked in Rama (6 photos)

'Really important' Indigenous Veterans Day marked in Rama (6 photos)

'Our veterans have sacrificed themselves both physically and mentally and have paid the ultimate sacrifice through death and conflict,' says commanding officer
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