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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

Local youth on 'Quest' to be crowned Canada's Spelling Bee champ

Local youth on 'Quest' to be crowned Canada's Spelling Bee champ

'I believe that if I really focus ... I can advance through all the elimination rounds. I feel ready, even if I am one of the youngest competitors,' says local 10-year-old
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Ten years later, area man visits firefighter who saved his life

Ten years later, area man visits firefighter who saved his life

'When I saw him, I could barely even speak. I definitely felt emotional,' cardiac arrest survivor says of meeting Orillia firefighter who saved his life
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Forensics unit at OPP GHQ in area helps ensure justice is served

Forensics unit at OPP GHQ in area helps ensure justice is served

'There is a sense of pride because we did our job. We were thorough and objective,' says official from Orillia-based unit that helped solve 25-year-old murder
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'I came to win money': Casino Rama welcomes back patrons, staff

'I came to win money': Casino Rama welcomes back patrons, staff

'It was difficult both financially and mentally. It had a huge impact on their lives,' said union spokesperson; Avid gambler said she 'missed the casino when it was closed'
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'Full of joy': Local gamer gifting playoff tickets to Leaf fans

'Full of joy': Local gamer gifting playoff tickets to Leaf fans

'Growing up, I was always a broke kid who dreamed of going to Leafs games,' said Orillia man, who says helping others enjoy the game 'hits home hard'
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Local extreme pogo star hops onto Canada's Got Talent stage

Local extreme pogo star hops onto Canada's Got Talent stage

'It’s just a pogo stick, but it brings a lot of joy to people,' says Harry White, whose performance will air Tuesday night
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'Inhuman': Area man charged in labour human trafficking case

'Inhuman': Area man charged in labour human trafficking case

'The victims’ fear of the accused was evident when officers arrived at the house,' OPP official says
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'Pinball' Clemons inspires area students to achieve 'greatness'

'Pinball' Clemons inspires area students to achieve 'greatness'

'It was pretty crazy seeing him today. He’s somebody ... who I know is a good guy to look up to because he stands for the right things,' says Grade 12 student, fan of Clemons
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Community Mental Health Fair coming to region next week

Community Mental Health Fair coming to region next week

'It’s really important to get information out to the community about the supports and programs that are available to people at no cost,' says event organizer
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'Surreal': Area dancer living the dream on Canada's Got Talent

'Surreal': Area dancer living the dream on Canada's Got Talent

'I feel very grateful for the opportunity to be on such a big stage for the whole country to watch,' says long-time dancer and dance instructor
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