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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

Orillia woman pens book to help parents navigate 'bewilderment' of life with adult children

Orillia woman pens book to help parents navigate 'bewilderment' of life with adult children

'I really enjoy helping other people by providing some tools and strategies they might employ as they deal with life with adult children,' says local mother, author
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Ugly Christmas Sweater Dance Party aims to sew up new holiday tradition

Ugly Christmas Sweater Dance Party aims to sew up new holiday tradition

'I've always wanted to expand somehow on the ugly Christmas sweater theme, and this is the perfect chance to do that,' says organizer of Dec. 7 Christmas dance party
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U.S. donor helps OMAH acquire $300,000 worth of Lightfoot artifacts

U.S. donor helps OMAH acquire $300,000 worth of Lightfoot artifacts

'It makes sense for Orillia's community museum to house this collection,' says OMAH executive director of Lightfoot exhibit to be displayed this summer
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'Everyone loves it': New fitness facility building 'strong' community

'Everyone loves it': New fitness facility building 'strong' community

'It's one thing to go to a therapist and get exercises, but it’s another to have a trainer there meeting with you and following your progress,' says co-owner of new fitness facility
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Retro makeover gives downtown Coldwater gas station a vintage vibe

Retro makeover gives downtown Coldwater gas station a vintage vibe

'It's just amazing and people love it,' says local entrepreneur who travelled to Alabama to purchase the Texaco sign that was refurbished for the project
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Striking Orillia postal workers aim to stamp out rollbacks, protect pensions

Striking Orillia postal workers aim to stamp out rollbacks, protect pensions

'I'm really hopeful this gets solved quickly and we can be back to work,' says local union president, who says he 'can't afford an apartment in Orillia on my own'
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New community fridge in Orillia helping to take chill out of hunger

New community fridge in Orillia helping to take chill out of hunger

'It allows people to feel more secure about accessing food services,' volunteer committee member says of new fridge, freezer, and pantry in downtown Orillia
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Plaid for Courage to support local first responders suffering from PTSD

Plaid for Courage to support local first responders suffering from PTSD

'We want first responders to get the help they need while leaving the stigma behind,' says organizer of upcoming fundraiser slated for Nov. 23
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Orillia's Santa Claus stars in new KitKat Christmas commercial

Orillia's Santa Claus stars in new KitKat Christmas commercial

'The decorations, the lights ... and seeing the bewilderment in children's eyes when they see me as Santa is what I love the most,' says Orillia's Kris Kringle
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Here are 5 events in the area this weekend you won't want to miss

Here are 5 events in the area this weekend you won't want to miss

Arts and crafts, a Christmas market, and a learn-to-play curling program headline a three-day weekend full of events
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