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

Ishkode Cup brings fire and ice together in Rama this weekend

'I’m sure everybody wants to win but we’re all really there just to have fun and raise money for mental health,' says Orillia firefighter of third annual tournament

Mar 25, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Silver lining: New border tax could spark wave of tourism in Orillia

'Some Americans might be looking at Canada as a destination this summer. And if they do, we’re ready to welcome them,' says local tourism official

Mar 24, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Controversial high-sticking call stings Terriers in Game 2

A late third period Terriers goal was waved off by officials for high-sticking. 'I thought it was the wrong call, but there's nothing we can do about it,' says captain

Mar 23, 2025 9:15 AM Read more >

'Not satisfied': Terriers set for clash with Hornets in division final

'We just have to do the nitty-gritty hard work and outwork them all over the ice. And when we get chances, we need to bury them,' says captain on eve of playoff battle

Mar 20, 2025 6:15 PM Read more >

Spring thaw, rainy forecast spark flood of concerns in Orillia, region

'Water levels in various watercourse areas are reaching critical thresholds and low-lying roads and ditches are experiencing flooding,' says Ramara mayor

Mar 20, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Call of the wild: Speaking of Wildlife seeks support to get back on track

'If we don’t find a replacement for our van, we won’t be able to deliver as many programs — or at some point, any programs at all,' fears owner of local wildlife sanctuary

Mar 20, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

'Total loss': Brothers lose everything in John Street house fire

Cause of fire still under investigation, but officials don't believe it was suspicious; family member makes appeal for help for three brothers

Mar 19, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >

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

Mar 19, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Crews battling 'stubborn fire' in two-storey John Street house

Witness said fire seemed to spread quickly, but may have been contained to a lower level; it appears nobody was home when fire erupted

Mar 19, 2025 1:24 PM Read more >

Silver lining: Fire-ravaged Meridian Credit Union building to be salvaged

'The plan is to do it as quickly as possible ... but we also want to make sure it’s done properly, so that there’s no question about the building’s integrity or stability,' says owner

Mar 19, 2025 7:30 AM Read more >

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