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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

'We love Christmas': Brothers spread holiday cheer in neighbourhood

'We love Christmas': Brothers spread holiday cheer in neighbourhood

'We've gotten some funny looks. We have also gotten a lot of laughs,' says construction worker who can be seen dancing, singing Christmas tunes while working
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'Big honour': Local trailblazer feted for 50 years with hiking club

'Big honour': Local trailblazer feted for 50 years with hiking club

Bob Wilson joined Orillia club of Ganaraska Hiking Trail at 23 years old; 'I love the wilderness, the fresh air, and the exercise,' he says
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Orillia LTC home homicide 'could have been prevented:' family

Orillia LTC home homicide 'could have been prevented:' family

'We feel that there needs to be accountability on behalf of the home,' says victim's stepdaughter, who says family is reeling after alleged assault led to death
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'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'Surreal': Local student aims to hit the bull's-eye at worlds

'I was really surprised because I did not think I was going to do as well as I did,' says 13-year-old who is Canada's top-ranked dart player in his age group
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Local author pens book on 'worst gambling scandal in NHL history'

Local author pens book on 'worst gambling scandal in NHL history'

'It eventually tainted everything he touched, it ruined his marriage ... and he spent a whole lifetime trying to recover a lost reputation,' says writer Fred Addis
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Top dogs: OPP canine unit wows local students at calendar launch

Top dogs: OPP canine unit wows local students at calendar launch

'I didn't know that dogs can be police officers, too,' says Grade 1 student from Rama school at Tuesday's launch of calendars that raise funds for OPP charities
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Family 'devastated' as 2-month-old diagnosed with cancerous tumour

Family 'devastated' as 2-month-old diagnosed with cancerous tumour

'The toughest thing we've ever been through. It was so shocking and out of nowhere,' says Orillia mom, nurse
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Global company breaks ground on $40M facility in Oro-Medonte

Global company breaks ground on $40M facility in Oro-Medonte

'This is a global company deciding to make Oro-Medonte a part of its home. It's significant,' says Oro-Medonte mayor of ground-breaking for new facility
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Innisfil resident 'feeling on top of the world' chasing hockey dream

Innisfil resident 'feeling on top of the world' chasing hockey dream

'I leave everything on the ice; I grind, get in the corners, and do all of the little things to be a good player,' says Dylan Palomaki, who has helped Terriers start season strong
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Local veteran recounts 'terrifying times' in RCAF during Cold War

Local veteran recounts 'terrifying times' in RCAF during Cold War

The 86-year-old has been invited to speak at the Bradford West Gwillimbury library on Nov. 10
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