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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

U.S. donor helps museum acquire $300K worth of Lightfoot artifacts

U.S. donor helps museum acquire $300K worth of Lightfoot artifacts

'It makes sense for Orillia's community museum to house this collection,' says OMAH executive director of Lightfoot exhibit to be displayed this summer
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Retro makeover gives downtown Coldwater gas station vintage vibe

Retro makeover gives downtown Coldwater gas station vintage vibe

'It's just amazing and people love it,' says entrepreneur, who travelled to Alabama to purchase Texaco sign that was refurbished for project
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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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Sea change: Orillia's Fin City Fish and Chips under new ownership

Sea change: Orillia's Fin City Fish and Chips under new ownership

'They see that portions have increased and the food is amazing. People are loving us again,' says new owner
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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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'All choked up': Orillians vow to remember veterans' sacrifices

'All choked up': Orillians vow to remember veterans' sacrifices

'I lost several relatives who I think of on this day. I think about all of the people who died,' Air Force veteran says at Monday's well-attended service
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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 who landed role in movie inspired by Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce romance
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'Really important' Indigenous Veterans Day marked in Rama

'Really important' Indigenous Veterans Day marked in Rama

'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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'Dumbfounded': Retired dentist sinks teeth into $1.26M windfall

'Dumbfounded': Retired dentist sinks teeth into $1.26M windfall

'It could be that my wife is looking down on me,' Ian Steele says after winning Princess Margaret Home Lottery bonus prize
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D-Day veteran shares brutal reality of war with local students

D-Day veteran shares brutal reality of war with local students

'Anybody who said they weren't worried is lying. We were all wondering where that next bomb was coming from,' 100-year-old veteran tells Orillia students
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