Since moving to the Dominican Republic from Montreal in 1983 where he worked at the Montreal Gazette, Tim Hall has enjoyed a varied career in media, publishing, community and public relations. Resident in Puerto Plata for 25 years and a founding partner of the city's El Faro newspaper, he currently publishes a web based news magazine and regional portal, The Puerto Plata Report, and operates an eco-retreat catering to educational and corporate travel groups. His firm provides local support services to feature film and media projects.

Committed to regional development, he served as director of the International Committee of Rotary Club, is a founder of the Puerto Plata Strategic Planning Office and has served since 1988 as Honorary Consul for Canada on the North Coast of the Dominican Republic. In 2008, he received the Mayor of Puerto Plata's Distinguished Citizen award in recognition of his service to the community.