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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

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 Orillia official
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Legacy of 'humble and gracious' Gordon Lightfoot celebrated on anniversary of his death

Legacy of 'humble and gracious' Gordon Lightfoot 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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Area man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

Area man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who is in a medically induced coma; a fundraiser has been created to help with medical bills
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Students look to pin down gold at wrestling championship in Orillia

Students look to pin down gold at wrestling championship in Orillia

'You can really feel the electricity here today,' organizer says of event featuring more than 200 Simcoe County students
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Hot dog!: Iconic Orillia food vendor set to reopen this summer

Hot dog!: Iconic Orillia food vendor 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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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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'A slap in our face': Highway 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'A slap in our face': Highway 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 the 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 the AHL's Manitoba Moose this weekend
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'Organ donation saved my life:' area man shares personal story

'Organ donation saved my life:' area man shares personal story

'To receive that second chance at life, to spend more time with your family ... is an incredible gift,' says organ donor recipient
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As solar eclipse mania brightens, optometrist urges caution

As solar eclipse mania brightens, optometrist urges caution

'This is something we aren't going to see again in our area for several years,' says local store owner, noting eclipse glasses have been flying off shelves
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