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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 mother fears for son’s education amid funding delays

Orillia mother fears for son’s education amid funding delays

'My son’s right to education, special needs education, is being threatened by the complete failure of both levels of government,' says frustrated Orillia mother
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U.S. donor helps museum acquire Lightfoot artifacts worth $300K

U.S. donor helps museum acquire Lightfoot artifacts worth $300K

'It makes sense for Orillia's community museum to house this collection' of Lightfoot exhibits to be displayed this summer
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Orillia councillor floats fake alligator heads to scare away geese

Orillia councillor floats fake alligator heads to scare away geese

City on track to continue goose management program in 2025; 'The number of nests has decreased, but the number of geese seems to have increased,' says mayor
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Lakehead prof says iconic 9/11 image helps frame view of history

Lakehead prof says iconic 9/11 image helps frame view of history

'Photographs can be incredibly helpful in understanding an event, but they can also distort how we understand it,' says Orillia-based scholar
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'It's everywhere': Lithium batteries sparked 2 recent Orillia fires

'It's everywhere': Lithium batteries sparked 2 recent Orillia fires

'Once a lithium battery is exposed to heat, it's not a matter of if it will catch fire, it's when,' says fire prevention officer, who provides helpful tips for residents
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VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

VIDEO: Several 'scary' high school fights prompt calls for action

'They should take action to prevent fights by properly punishing people by suspending for a long period of time,' says Orillia student who fears for her safety
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Pride flag at Orillia school doing 'more harm than good'

Pride flag at Orillia school doing 'more harm than good'

Students asking school to put Canadian flag back up; 'We feel more unsafe and uncomfortable in the school when they are forcing Pride upon everyone'
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World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

World’s largest dream catcher aims to provide 'powerful energy' in Rama

Rama resident, with community support, has constructed 30-metre-wide, 18-metre-high dream catcher that will be submitted to Guinness World Records officials Friday
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Legacy of 'humble and gracious' Gordon Lightfoot celebrated on anniversary of his death

Legacy of 'humble and gracious' Gordon Lightfoot celebrated on anniversary of his death

'Gordon Lightfoot was more than just a musician. He was a storyteller; he captured the essence of Canada and its people,' says Orillia mayor
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'A slap in our face': Highway 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'A slap in our face': Highway 11 protesters rally against carbon tax

'It's decimating the economy and disabling people's ability to do the basic things,' claims protester who vows to keep protesting until the carbon tax is shelved
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