The Lake News
Kenora hospital lottery is new and improved
The Lake of the Woods District Hospital Foundation has launched a new version of its popular 50/50 cash draw, offering larger prizes, improved ticket ...
7h ago
Bus rollover near Sioux Lookout sends 25 to hospital
The Sioux Lookout OPP have released more details about a single vehicle collision on Highway 516. Police say around 6:46, a bus carrying 30 passengers...
7h ago
Kurtz ready to say farewell to the KCDSB
Nicole Kurtz is ready to call it a career. She retires this summer as the Director of Education with the Kenora Catholic District School Board. She sa...
8h ago
NOMA demands action on softwood lumber tariffs
The Northwestern Ontario Municipal Association is worried about the impact of new tariffs on the softwood lumber industry by the US. Starting next mon...
8h ago
Kenora-area groups receive record $505K in community grants
A number of organizations in Kenora and the surrounding area are starting the week with a financial boost, thanks to the Kenora and Lake of the Woods ...
10h ago
DHS Express workers ratify new deal
A nation-wide labour dispute has ended at DHL Express Canada after nearly three weeks. Unifor says members ratified a new four-year agreement by 72% o...
12h ago
Byelection date set in Alberta, where Poilievre will run
A byelection date has been announced for the riding of Battle River-Crowfoot in Alberta. That's where Pierre Poilievre will be running in hopes of win...
12h ago
Noel's libel suit against mayor discontinued
The City of Dryden says a libel suit involving the mayor and one of its councillors has been discontinued. Ritch Noel filed the suit against Mayor Jac...
13h ago
11 new wildfires reported Sunday in northwestern Ontario
Fire crews are dealing with 11 new wildfires in northwestern Ontario. They were reported on Sunday and are part of 34 active fires burning across the ...
16h ago
U.S. to restart trade talks with Canada after digital services tax rescinded
The United States government says it will restart trade talks with Canada in light of the digital services tax being withdrawn over the weekend. The t...
17h ago
Opposition opposes new funding to private clinics
The provincial NDP is not pleased the Ford government is providing private surgical and diagnostic centres with $155 million. The funding is to suppor...
18h ago
Severe thunderstorm watch for parts of NWO
More severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of northwestern Ontario on Sunday. A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for several areas, ...
Jun 29, 2025
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Tim has been with The Lake since 1984, when he started as a summer student at CJRL. He’s worked almost every shift at the radio station, including mornings, afternoon drive and evenings as an announcer. Tim has been news director at The Lake since 1995 and currently resides in the suburbs of Redditt. Tim is married to Leanne and has three rambunctious dogs.
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