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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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tyler@orilliamatters.com

Recent Work by Tyler

Orillia resident warns of 'worrying' potential Hydro One scam

Orillia resident warns of 'worrying' potential Hydro One scam

'I just don't want anyone else to be caught off guard,' says resident who was told false information about his power be shut off for two to three days
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Couple lost home, daycare in fire during ice storm

Couple lost home, daycare in fire during ice storm

'I miss my kids so much. I want to get back to doing what I love,' says Oro-Medonte resident who has had to shut down daycare operation in wake of blaze
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'We lost everything,' Orillia Salvation Army facing crisis after power outage

'We lost everything,' Orillia Salvation Army facing crisis after power outage

'The need is real, and we could use some help,' says Salvation Army official following historic ice storm that decimated the area
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'Hate is getting so loud': Documentary born of frustration, love

'Hate is getting so loud': Documentary born of frustration, love

'This is about showing the love, the struggles and the joy of families supporting their trans loved ones,' explains director of ScapeGOAT documentary
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Silver lining: New border tax could spark wave of tourism in Orillia

Silver lining: New border tax could spark wave of tourism in Orillia

'Some Americans might be looking at Canada as a destination this summer. And if they do, we’re ready to welcome them,' says local tourism official
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'Total loss': Brothers lose everything in Orillia house fire

'Total loss': Brothers lose everything in Orillia house fire

Cause of fire still under investigation, but officials don't believe it was suspicious; family member makes appeal for help for three brothers
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Cyclist honours late wife with epic 30,000 km ride around the world

Cyclist honours late wife with epic 30,000 km ride around the world

'Jackie's always with me, and I thought this is just a way of honouring her spirit, her sense of life, and her desire just to enjoy things,' says widower travelling around the world
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Landlord evicts tenants who 'trashed' home in costly, 13-month legal battle

Landlord evicts tenants who 'trashed' home in costly, 13-month legal battle

'This was our little bit of security, and now it's cost us $50,000. There's almost no chance we'll ever get any of it back,' says frustrated landlord of home left in ruins
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Orillia store announces its return after massive downtown fire

Orillia store announces its return after massive downtown fire

'When you come to Kelly's, you will see the same faces,' says retiring owner of Kelly's Klothing, who will continue to work in the store led by new ownership
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Orillia woman marks 104th birthday with wisdom and gratitude

Orillia woman marks 104th birthday with wisdom and gratitude

'I've had a really good life,' Orillia woman says while celebrating milestone birthday
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