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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

'It's stressful': Roof of local modular home, greenhouse collapse under weight of snow

'It's stressful': Roof of local modular home, greenhouse collapse under weight of snow

'The snow just keeps piling up,' says resident after roof of mobile home collapses; Orillia nearing 150-year-old record for total snowfall in a single month
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'Horrific' downtown Orillia fire leaves studio owner hoping for a miracle

'Horrific' downtown Orillia fire leaves studio owner hoping for a miracle

'I haven’t just lost the physical shop; I’ve lost a part of my life with that. In this economic environment, it’s scary to think that it’s gone,' says owner of Three Crows Speak Studio
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Lights, camera, action! TV series to film in downtown Orillia next week

Lights, camera, action! TV series to film in downtown Orillia next week

'Seeing our community in a television series and recognizing local businesses on screen is something that makes people proud,' says Downtown Orillia BIA official
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Agency investigating allegations of horse neglect in Oro-Medonte

Agency investigating allegations of horse neglect in Oro-Medonte

'Animal Welfare Services will continue to inspect the property to ensure compliance with the orders and the standards of care,' says official
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Arson charge laid following early-morning fire in Orillia

Arson charge laid following early-morning fire in Orillia

A 28-year-old woman of no fixed address was held for a bail hearing; firefighters' were called to the building at 7 a.m.
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Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Derby aims to reel in community support

Lake Simcoe Ice Fishing Derby aims to reel in community support

'The main goal is to raise money for charity and get more people involved in the sport,' says organizer of event hosted by Brechin and District Lions Club
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'Stand together': Ontario chamber president urges local business leaders to unite

'Stand together': Ontario chamber president urges local business leaders to unite

'If Mr. Trump breaks the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade agreement ... we have to retaliate. Otherwise, we’ll face endless economic bullying,' warns Daniel Tisch at Orillia event
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Area farm denies claims of horse neglect, 'disgusting' conditions

Area farm denies claims of horse neglect, 'disgusting' conditions

'It's really bad. They are all going to die,' fears local animal advocate; farm owner insists she's 'not an animal abuser'
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'Big attraction': Steampunk Festival returning after two-year hiatus

'Big attraction': Steampunk Festival returning after two-year hiatus

'I just want to bring this back to help put Coldwater back on the map,' says organizer of festival set to return to the area this fall
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Fire Prevention Officer mentorship program launched in Orillia is first of its kind in Canada

Fire Prevention Officer mentorship program launched in Orillia is first of its kind in Canada

'You can learn from a book or schooling, but having this hands-on experience with the staff gives me so many tools that I can put on my belt now,' says trainee
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