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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

'It's really cool': Downtown Orillia revels in its Hollywood moment

'It's really cool': Downtown Orillia revels in its Hollywood moment

'If the show becomes a hit, maybe fans will come check us out,' says owner of Apple Annie's Café, one of the local businesses featured in new Netflix series
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'It's stressful': Roof of modular home, greenhouse collapse under weight of snow

'It's stressful': Roof of modular home, greenhouse collapse under weight of snow

'The snow just keeps piling up,' says resident after roof of mobile home collapses; Orillia nearing 150-year-old record for total snowfall in a single month
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PROFILE: Jordi Malcolm pledges to be a young voice for change in Simcoe North

PROFILE: Jordi Malcolm pledges to be a young voice for change in Simcoe North

'I believe we can win people over by continuing to fight for progress,' says NDP candidate for Simcoe North
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Agency investigating allegations of horse neglect in Oro-Medonte

Agency investigating allegations of horse neglect in Oro-Medonte

'Animal Welfare Services will continue to inspect the property to ensure compliance with the orders and the standards of care,' says official
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UPDATE: One person killed in Ramara Township blaze

UPDATE: One person killed in Ramara Township blaze

The early morning fire has destroyed the log home, says fire chief; Ontario Fire Marshal has been contacted to investigate
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'A big social thing': Local artist hosts unique hat-burning workshops

'A big social thing': Local artist hosts unique hat-burning workshops

'People love being able to create something unique that reflects who they are,' says Jessica Meggitt
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Oro-Medonte farm denies claims of horse neglect, 'disgusting' conditions

Oro-Medonte farm denies claims of horse neglect, 'disgusting' conditions

'It's really bad. They are all going to die,' fears local animal advocate; farm owner insists she's 'not an animal abuser'
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'Big attraction': Steampunk Festival returning after two-year hiatus

'Big attraction': Steampunk Festival returning after two-year hiatus

'I just want to bring this back to help put Coldwater back on the map,' says organizer of festival set to return to the area this fall
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Pieces of historic building salvaged in aftermath of devastating fire

Pieces of historic building salvaged in aftermath of devastating fire

'I think it’s important to preserve that heritage. Hopefully, we can pay respect to it in the future by incorporating it into the new build,' says owner of building destroyed by fire
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Owner vows to build 'something beautiful and meaningful' in wake of devastating downtown fire

Owner vows to build 'something beautiful and meaningful' in wake of devastating downtown fire

'Unfortunately, the engineers have determined that the building needs to be demolished. We had high hopes that it could be restored,' says heartbroken owner
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