Tyler Evans

2 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Tyler Evans

A new culinary destination is getting ready to open its doors in the heart of downtown Orillia — one that blends international inspiration, deep local roots, and a personal sense of coming home. Seto, a Southeast Asian-inspired restaurant and café located in the historic Mississaga Street East building that once housed the Shangri-La Garden Restaurant and more recently Brewery Bay Food Co., is expected to open by early July.

2 days ago | orilliamatters.com | Tyler Evans

From a high-octane 800-metre final to a standing ovation for every runner in the 60-metre dash, Wednesday’s Area Track and Field Meet at Orillia Secondary School (OSS) was about much more than medals. More than a dozen schools from across the region sent their top Grade 7 and 8 athletes to compete in a full slate of events, from long jump to relay races. But it was the Exceptional Track portion of the meet, held in tandem with the main competition, that drew some of the day’s biggest cheers.

2 days ago | midlandtoday.ca | Tyler Evans

Despite being told he has just two to five years to live, Mark Combot is taking time to enjoy the little things in life. On July 19, 2024, Combot was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Less than a year later, the 62-year-old Orillia resident is preparing to cut the ceremonial ribbon at the Walk to End ALS in Barrie on June 7, a role he never imagined he’d have, but one he’s embracing with both urgency and pride.

2 days ago | northernontariobusiness.com | Tyler Evans |Orillia Matters

Kyle Peacock has spent decades preparing for this moment, and it couldn’t come at a more opportune time. The Orillia-born trade expert has officially launched Peacock Tariff Consulting, a new firm focused on helping businesses and individuals navigate the once-overlooked but increasingly critical world of international tariffs and duties.

2 days ago | sootoday.com | Tyler Evans

Kyle Peacock has spent decades preparing for this moment, and it couldn’t come at a more opportune time. The Orillia-born trade expert has officially launched Peacock Tariff Consulting, a new firm focused on helping businesses and individuals navigate the once-overlooked but increasingly critical world of international tariffs and duties.