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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

Popular 'old-time' Eady Hall Fiddle Jam goes to the (service) dogs

Popular 'old-time' Eady Hall Fiddle Jam goes to the (service) dogs

'It makes you feel good to give back to the community,' says event organizer, noting more than $8,000 has been raised for COPE Service Dogs
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'It's tradition': Campers flock to provincial parks for long weekend

'It's tradition': Campers flock to provincial parks for long weekend

'It really kicks off the summer,' camper says of Victoria Day long weekend
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Sweet news: Coldwater sugar shack featured on HGTV Canada

Sweet news: Coldwater sugar shack featured on HGTV Canada

'We didn't want to just build just a generic shop. We wanted to make it somewhere people want to come see,' says co-owner of Coldwater facility
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End of an era: Beloved 'Fred's Tree' removed from opera house property

End of an era: Beloved 'Fred's Tree' removed from opera house property

'Fred was known to many across the world. It's obviously a hard decision, but unfortunately, it's necessary,' says Orillia mayor of tree that was dying
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Local students driving force behind 'powerful' Relay for Life event

Local students driving force behind 'powerful' Relay for Life event

'We all feel like this is something that we want to do as a PF tradition,' says teacher of annual event that has raised almost $100,000 for cancer research
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New Orillia yoga and wellness studio provides 'place of healing'

New Orillia yoga and wellness studio provides 'place of healing'

'What we have is more than just a yoga studio. It's a wellness centre,' said owners of studio that is holding its grand opening next Saturday
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Orillia Woman of the Year nominees unveiled ahead of annual OBWA gala

Orillia Woman of the Year nominees unveiled ahead of annual OBWA gala

'I think you need to recognize that these are going to be the women and role models of the future,' says official of trio nominated for Lisa Brooking Young Woman of the Year
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Fire marshal investigating blaze that sent one to hospital

Fire marshal investigating blaze that sent one to hospital

Early-morning house fire on Matchedash Street caused about $300K in damage: chief
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Walk, Run or Wheel for Youth Education 'an important effort'

Walk, Run or Wheel for Youth Education 'an important effort'

'These are important initiatives for our youth,' says Orillia Mayor who participated in the event on Saturday morning
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Ontario Fire Marshal investigating Westmount Drive apartment fire

Ontario Fire Marshal investigating Westmount Drive apartment fire

The Westmount Drive blaze that claimed the life of a pet and injured tenant appears to have originated from a couch, official says
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