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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

'Dream come true:' Rama teen helps Team Canada score world title

'Dream come true:' Rama teen helps Team Canada score world title

'It’s a huge honour, and I’m really proud to represent Rama. The community is a big part of my journey,' says Rama's Sydney Sawyer after gold-medal win
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Seniors take 'great pleasure' in building massive rink on Lake Couchiching

Seniors take 'great pleasure' in building massive rink on Lake Couchiching

'It’s not just about the rink. It’s about bringing people together,' says one of the volunteers who stresses project is a labour of love for area residents
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'Deep disappointment': Seasonal event on ice cancelled due to inconsistent weather

'Deep disappointment': Seasonal event on ice cancelled due to inconsistent weather

'It's just too large of a financial and volunteer undertaking if you can't get the weather,' laments organizer of popular Severn Winterfest
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'It could kill us': Local AAA hockey program wary of policy change

'It could kill us': Local AAA hockey program wary of policy change

'We will work through it as we have before,' says North Central Predators official of major changes coming to minor hockey
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Local authors share 'deep thoughts' to combat mental health struggles

Local authors share 'deep thoughts' to combat mental health struggles

'We hope this is a book people can come back to if they are going through a certain event in their life,' says co-author of Deep Thoughts from The Shallow Pool
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Area mother fears for son’s education amid funding delays

Area mother fears for son’s education amid funding delays

'My son’s right to education, special needs education, is being threatened by the complete failure of both levels of government,' says frustrated Orillia mother
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'True champion': Local conservation pioneer Ron Reid mourned

'True champion': Local conservation pioneer Ron Reid mourned

'(He) has been one of the most important leaders in conservation in Ontario over the last 25 years or so, but he’s more than just that,' said colleague, friend
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'Fellow in Yellow' passes through Orillia on Canada-wide journey to help 'move others'

'Fellow in Yellow' passes through Orillia on Canada-wide journey to help 'move others'

'Doing what I’m doing has inspired people to move and do what they need to,' says man who is travelling across Canada by running, walking and cycling
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Stolen Christmas tree puts 'dent' in holiday spirit for local senior

Stolen Christmas tree puts 'dent' in holiday spirit for local senior

'It wasn’t just vandalism, it was someone deciding they wanted it and were taking it because they didn’t want to pay for it,' says victim of brazen porch theft
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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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