The Lake News
Mixed review on federal budget from Ontario
Some mixed feelings about the federal budget from the Ford government. Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy (beth-len-FALL-vee) is encouraged by federa...
8h ago
Sharks host first meet since before COVID
The Kenora Sharks hosted more than 140 swimmers from across the region and Manitoba for its first swim meet since before the COVID pandemic. The Shark...
9h ago
City council pays tribute to Ruth Bowiec
The City of Kenora has paid tribute to a long time volunteer and resident. Council has presented Ruth Bowiec with a Citizen Recognition Award. In addi...
12h ago
KDSB awards housing funding
Six agencies in the Kenora District will share more than $1.15 million under the federal Reaching Home Program. The Kenora District Services Board rec...
13h ago
SIJHL final begins tonight
The finals of the SIJHL begin tonight. The Kam River Fighting Walleye host the first two games against the Sioux Lookout Bombers. The two teams were 1...
13h ago
Kenora developing a Wildland Fire Protection Plan
Kenora's Fire and Emergency Services department is developing a Wildland Fire Protection plan. Fire Chief Dave Pratt says this is the first time they ...
14h ago
TA wins 3 gold medals at NorWOSSA badminton championships
Five athletes from St. Thomas Aquinas have won a trip to the NWOSSA badminton championships. They won three gold medals at the NorWOSSA championships ...
14h ago
Construction begins on a section of Park Street
A section of Park Street is being closed off for the next couple of months. Sewer and water upgrades and resurfacing the road is taking place between ...
14h ago
Tax hikes for Canada's wealthiest in federal budget
Canada's wealthiest earners will face higher taxes to help pay for increased federal spending over the coming years. An increase to the capital gains ...
Apr 16, 2024
Housing numbers for the north questioned
The opposition is questioning the Ford government's housing numbers. The NDP says the government is padding the numbers by including new long-term car...
Apr 16, 2024
Annual pace of housing starts fall 7% in March
Canada's annual pace of housing starts fell seven per cent in March. The seasonally adjusted annual rate of housing starts came in at 242,195 units. T...
Apr 16, 2024
Inflation rate ticks up to 2.9% in March
Rising gasoline and shelter prices continue to put pressure on the country's inflation rate, according to Statistics Canada. The Consumer Price Index ...
Apr 16, 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.