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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

World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

With community support, local resident constructed massive dream catcher that will be submitted to Guiness World Record officials Friday
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Province's top grad students bring big ideas for 3-minute thesis challenge

Province's top grad students bring big ideas for 3-minute thesis challenge

'I think the key to this competition is that they are presenting their research in a way that is accessible to all people,' says Lakehead official
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'Humble, gracious': Lightfoot's legacy celebrated on anniversary of his death

'Humble, gracious': Lightfoot's legacy celebrated on anniversary of his death

'Gordon Lightfoot was more than just a musician. He was a storyteller; he captured the essence of Canada and its people,' says Orillia mayor
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Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Hwy. 12 crash

Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Hwy. 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who's in a medically induced coma at a Toronto hospital
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Barrie students look to pin down gold at wrestling championships

Barrie students look to pin down gold at wrestling championships

'You can really feel the electricity here today,' organizer says of Orillia event featuring more than 200 students from across Simcoe County
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Driving range welcomes back golfers after decade-long absence

Driving range welcomes back golfers after decade-long absence

'There aren't too many driving ranges out there that are licensed. You can come hit a bucket of balls and then sit on the deck and have a beer,' says owner
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Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Orillia's Chas Sharpe to make pro debut with Maple Leafs affiliate

Defenceman hoping to hit the ice this weekend with Marlies, says signing with team 'wasn't really a hard choice'
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Hot dog! Improved French's Stand set to reopen this summer

Hot dog! Improved French's Stand set to reopen this summer

Construction forced closure of business for first time in more than 100 years; 'It's encouraging that others care about it as much as we do'
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'Slap in our face': Hwy. 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'Slap in our face': Hwy. 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'It's decimating the economy and disabling people's ability to do the basic things,' claims protester who vows to keep protesting until carbon tax is shelved
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Local product Colby Barlow set to make pro debut in Manitoba

Local product Colby Barlow set to make pro debut in Manitoba

'It's a great opportunity for me to see the pro level at the end of this year,' says Winnipeg Jets prospect, who will play for AHL's Manitoba Moose this weekend
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