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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

Spring thaw, rainy forecast spark flood of concerns across the region

Spring thaw, rainy forecast spark flood of concerns across the region

'Water levels in various watercourse areas are reaching critical thresholds and low-lying roads and ditches are experiencing flooding,' says Ramara mayor
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Orillia blaze leaves three brothers homeless; two pets are missing

Orillia blaze leaves three brothers homeless; two pets are missing

'There was a lot of smoke. When they broke the door open, he might have run out. I hope he did,' resident says of beloved missing dog
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Popular eatery closing original location after three decades

Popular eatery closing original location after three decades

'If people think about Brewery Bay and a little smile breaks out on their face, that would be wonderful,' says founder Steve Clarke
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VIDEO: Ramara landlord evicts tenants who 'trashed' home in costly, 13-month legal battle

VIDEO: Ramara landlord evicts tenants who 'trashed' home in costly, 13-month legal battle

'This was our little bit of security, and now it's cost us $50,000. There's almost no chance we'll ever get any of it back,' says frustrated landlord of home left in ruins
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Local man lucky to be alive after having heart attack playing hockey

Local man lucky to be alive after having heart attack playing hockey

'If that defibrillator wasn’t there, I would not be here today. That’s 100 per cent for sure,' says local father of two who collapsed during hockey game at Orillia rink
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Many area residents still heading south despite political tensions

Many area residents still heading south despite political tensions

'What I’m hearing from clients is that it’s not so much about politics or the President himself, but more about the cost of the dollar,' explains local travel agent
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Event gives local Indigenous youth 'a path forward' into justice

Event gives local Indigenous youth 'a path forward' into justice

'Even if it seems like just a small step, every positive experience for Indigenous youth in legal spaces is a step in the right direction,' says Midland woman of Pathways to Justice
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Mariposa Market renames iconic Texas Donut amid surge of patriotism

Mariposa Market renames iconic Texas Donut amid surge of patriotism

'Maybe if the governor of Texas or Donald Trump sends us an apology, we'll reconsider,' quips owner of newly named Bigger and Better than Texas Donut
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'Wonderful thing:' Township to refund parking tickets in Coldwater

'Wonderful thing:' Township to refund parking tickets in Coldwater

After outpouring of complaints, township agreed to look into long-term solutions and develop a 'consistent approach that treats all residents of Severn fairly'
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Bank building in downtown Orillia may need to come down after fire

Bank building in downtown Orillia may need to come down after fire

'The property owner is assessing the building to determine if the building will be demolished,' says city official; building was compromised by downtown fire
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