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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

Mother fears for son’s education amid funding delays

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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Former Barrie Colt Kyle Heitzner still chasing hockey dream

Former Barrie Colt Kyle Heitzner still chasing hockey dream

'This is the first year I started the season right from training camp. I’ve been reaping the benefits of being at my top physique,' says Orillia native
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Blackball Classic to celebrate 78 years of basketball tradition

Blackball Classic to celebrate 78 years of basketball tradition

'The games are electric and fans will be amazed by the talent on display this weekend,' says tournament convenor
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'Fellow in Yellow' passes through our area on Canada-wide journey to help 'move others'

'Fellow in Yellow' passes through our area 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 Nova Scotia man 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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'Beacon of hope': Redwood Bean and Brew a café with a mission

'Beacon of hope': Redwood Bean and Brew a café with a mission

'Orillia has a lot of great cafés, but people are excited to have something in this building,' says official of new enterprise that offers its five staffers a 'living wage'
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'It's going to fold': Local Crime Stoppers urgently needs support

'It's going to fold': Local Crime Stoppers urgently needs support

Official says it used to be funded in part by Barrie city police, but department has said it is no longer in their budget to help
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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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Woman pens book to help parents navigate 'bewilderment' of life with adult children

Woman pens book to help 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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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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