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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

'Gift of life': Orillia man donates kidney to fellow father

'Gift of life': Orillia man donates kidney to fellow father

'It provides that extended life that he might not have had,' Sean Montgomery says of donating kidney to Duane Dunn
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'Big honour': Local teen to represent Canada on international stage

'Big honour': Local teen to represent Canada on international stage

'It was a surreal feeling to make the team. It's a dream come true,' says Sydney Sawyer who hopes to play for Canada at world championships
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'Heartbreaking': Community rallies behind single area mom battling cancer

'Heartbreaking': Community rallies behind single area mom battling cancer

'I'm staying strong for my little girl. That's what's keeping me going,' says mother of four-year-old who has been given six months to live
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A blast: Local scholar helps build Canada's first liquid rocket

A blast: Local scholar helps build Canada's first liquid rocket

Matthew Gordon is part of elite university team that 'exists so that students can get really cool hands-on aerospace and engine design experience'
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Lakehead prof says iconic 9/11 image helps frame view of history

Lakehead prof says iconic 9/11 image helps frame view of history

'Photographs can be incredibly helpful in understanding an event, but they can also distort how we understand it,' says Orillia-based scholar
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'Breaks my heart': Residential school survivors honoured at Lakehead

'Breaks my heart': Residential school survivors honoured at Lakehead

'We're beginning the new school year in a good way, and that's through keeping reconciliation top of mind,' Lakehead official says as Survivors' Flag unveiled at campus
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Williams re-elected as Rama's chief, sees 'big things' ahead

Williams re-elected as Rama's chief, sees 'big things' ahead

'I'll lead with integrity, openness, and the Seven Grandfather teachings,' vows returning chief; three young, new councillors will join three re-elected incumbents
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Local hospital foundation ends 50/50 lottery amid soaring admin costs

Local hospital foundation ends 50/50 lottery amid soaring admin costs

'It’s resource-dependent and, at this time, we’re focused on other forms of philanthropy to generate greater impact on our mission,' says OSMH Foundation president
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Overcrowded area cat shelter in danger of being 'shut down'

Overcrowded area cat shelter in danger of being 'shut down'

'There is no control whatsoever and it's crazy,' says shelter manager, who calls on the city to step up and help out
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Victim services volunteer has 'heart' to help, urges others to step up

Victim services volunteer has 'heart' to help, urges others to step up

'The victims may never remember us. But they'll remember that someone was there and that they cared,' says volunteer
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