The Lake News
Doctor shortage acute in the region
It could be a tough summer for staffing hospitals across the region. The Meno-Ya-Win Health Center in Sioux Lookout says they are in a crisis situatio...
May 10, 2024
Water levels on Lake of the Woods increasing
The Lake of the Woods Control Board has authorized a couple of increases in outflow from the Norman Dam. One was yesterday and the other will be on Mo...
May 10, 2024
Nine forest fires battled this week
The forest fire hazard is starting to inch up in the region. It's now listed as moderate with some pockets of high. In the past few days, forest fire ...
May 10, 2024
Rising temperatures signal the arrival of tick season
Tick season is upon us. The provincial government is encouraging residents to take precautions to prevent tick bites and reduce the risk of contractin...
May 10, 2024
Canada adds 90K jobs, unemployment rate unchanged
Canada's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 6.1 per cent in April. Statistics Canada said employment increased by 90,000 across the country. Acco...
May 10, 2024
Sioux Lookout signs firefighting MOU with IFNA
The Town of Sioux Lookout is hoping for a closer relationship with the Independent First Nation Alliance. The two organizations have signed a Memorand...
May 10, 2024
Grand Council Treaty #3 elects deputy
Grand Council Treaty 3's Grand Chief has some help. Cheyenne Vandermeer from Couchiching First Nation will serve as a deputy under Frances Kavanagh. T...
May 10, 2024
Sioux Lookout loses first game at the Centennial Cup
The Sioux Lookout Bombers lost their first game at the Centennial Cup taking place in Oakville. The Bombers were doubled up Thursday afternoon 4-2 by ...
May 09, 2024
Feds announce wildfire prevention, relief funding
The Canadian government is funding more emergency preparedness and response efforts across the country. The government announced a new pilot program f...
May 09, 2024
Three Mastromatteo siblings off to Olympic swimming trials
Three former and current members of the Kenora Sharks Swim Club are heading to the Olympic Trials next week in Toronto. And they are all siblings, wit...
May 09, 2024
McHappy Day a big success in the region
McDonalds restaurants in northwestern Ontario combined to raise over $55,000 on McHappy Day. The event raises money for Ronald McDonald House in Winni...
May 09, 2024
Beauty Bay Senior Men's League begins soon
May 09, 2024
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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.