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

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

May 1, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

Orillia man battling 'devastating' injuries after Highway 12 crash

'It's really hard to see him in that state,' says sister of Rielly Swailes, who is in a medically induced coma; a fundraiser has been created to help with medical bills

Apr 26, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

'Organ donation saved my life:' Orillia man shares personal story

'To receive that second chance at life, to spend more time with your family ... is an incredible gift,' says organ donor recipient

Apr 10, 2024 10:39 PM Read more >

Ontario powerlifter muscles her way to gold at national competition

'It's always nice to come away with gold, especially because, for the longest time, I kept consistently getting silver,' says paramedic

Mar 22, 2024 9:03 PM Read more >

'Feels surreal': Orillia woman featured in global Pepsi campaign

'I feel honoured to be in a position to inspire other women,' says Orillia truck driver who was featured on a Times Square billboard earlier this week

Mar 7, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

'Great guy': Orillia man dies after suffering ball hockey injury

Erik Folkes, 32, suffered a brain aneurysm and heart attack after sustaining an elbow injury at Orillia Ball Hockey Club; fundraiser set up to aid his partner, children

Mar 6, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >

'One-of-a-kind' Special Olympian from Orillia going for gold at nationals

'I'm really excited about the challenge of skating with the best Canada has got,' says Special Olympic athlete Stephen Graham

Feb 28, 2024 10:01 PM Read more >

Beloved Ontario equestrian coach 'had everything and lost it to drugs'

'She was a wonderful teacher. She had an infectious personality and was the most fun person in the world to be with,' says heartbroken mother

Feb 25, 2024 9:13 PM Read more >

After the Flames: Book reveals truth about 'tragic' life of Joe Philion

'He became a national hero and was kind of trapped by that narrative,' says stepbrother of Cumberland Beach fire victim who has authored a book about the tragedy

Feb 15, 2024 2:45 PM Read more >

VIDEO: 'Excitement in the air' as Ontario Winter Games begin

'Whether you are competing on skis, skates, on foot, or all of the above, you show that the only limitations on excellence in sport are the ones we place upon ourselves,' says official

Feb 7, 2024 8:21 PM Read more >

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