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Report suggests phasing out daily door-to-door mail delivery
Canada Post is facing an "existential crisis" and needs immediate changes to improve its fiscal situation. That is one of the findings of th...
16m ago
Sewer and water tenders come in way over budget
The City of Kenora is looking at a $2 million dollar gap in tenders for its sewer and water projects this year. Greg Breen is the Director of Engineer...
1h ago
Canadian Tire reaches $30M agreement for Hudson's Bay assets
Hudson's Bay's well-known brand assets are getting a new home. Canadian Tire has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire trademarks, logos, the...
2h ago
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Harrison doesn't think he'll use Strong Mayor powers
The mayor of Dryden admits he was surprised his municipality was included in the most recent announcement regarding Strong Mayors. Jack Harrison says ...
2h ago
Jury dismissed again in World Junior sex trial
Another jury dismissal in the sex assault case of five former World Junior hockey players. It's the second jury to be discharged in the case involving...
3h ago
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Northwestern Ontario wildfire update: 14 fires active, crews continue battle
Wildfires continue to burn across Northwestern Ontario, with fire crews actively working on suppression efforts and structure protection as conditions...
4h ago
15 fires burning in the region, 9 are not under control
The Ministry of Natural Resources is reporting 15 active forest fires in the northwest region. Of those fires, nine are out of control, one is being o...
May 15, 2025
Ojibwe Nation of Saugeen evacuated as restrictions are put in place due to Sioux Lookout Fire 3
The Ministry of Natural Resources has put an Implementation Order in effect due to Sioux Lookout Fire 3. The order was put in place on Wednesday for p...
May 15, 2025
Restricted Fire Zone being put in place west of Thunder Bay
The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is implementing a Restricted Fire Zone west of Thunder Bay. The MNR says the implementation is due to the extr...
May 15, 2025
'They need answers', warden says sadness grips N.S. community where kids went missing
The rural community in Nova Scotia where two young children went missing is now in a state of sadness, according to the Warden of Pictou County, Rober...
May 15, 2025
Ribbon cutting takes place for the Miikana Ridge senior's housing complex
Kenora's newest senior's housing complex is almost ready for occupancy. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Wednesday morning for Miikana Ridge. Henry ...
May 15, 2025
Elections Canada expands review of special ballot system
Elections Canada is broadening its review of the special ballot voting system. The decision comes after issues were reported in two electoral district...
May 15, 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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