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Gary Rinne

Gary Rinne

Born and raised in Thunder Bay, Gary started part-time at Tbnewswatch in 2016 after retiring from the CBC where he worked as news producer. Prior to the CBC he spent more than 30 years in radio and television news at Dougall Media. He enjoys researching and writing stories on just about any subject. Gary likes travelling and spending time at camp.

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Recent Work by Gary

UPDATED: New child care program to open in Thunder Bay

UPDATED: New child care program to open in Thunder Bay

The wait list will be shortened by 26 names with the opening of an early learning centre at Our Kids Count
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Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

'Plenty of material left to process underground,' union representative says
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Ontario's largest forest fire is now being held

Ontario's largest forest fire is now being held

Firefighters have reached 'a significant milestone' at a fire that forced the evacuation of two First Nations communities
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UPDATED - OPP cleared of criminal responsibility in shooting death of Bruce Frogg: SIU

UPDATED - OPP cleared of criminal responsibility in shooting death of Bruce Frogg: SIU

'I don't know if that was the right call,' officer said after the Wawakapewin First Nation man was mortally wounded in a Kenora park
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Plan to reopen a commercial port on Lake Superior gets a financial boost

Plan to reopen a commercial port on Lake Superior gets a financial boost

Nawiinginokiima Forest Management Corp. is investing $1 M in the Peninsula Harbour port project at Marathon
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UPDATED: Protests impacted traffic on Highway 17

UPDATED: Protests impacted traffic on Highway 17

Pic Mobert First Nation is protesting this week against federal and Ontario legislation expediting resource development
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Spectacular lightning show captured on camera

Spectacular lightning show captured on camera

'I'm happy to stay up late, get the shots, and post them,' Thunder Bay photographer says
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Drug trafficker sentenced to six years in prison

Drug trafficker sentenced to six years in prison

A Greenstone man had three prior convictions for trafficking in drugs
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Barrick Gold responds to escalation of dispute with government of Mali

Barrick Gold responds to escalation of dispute with government of Mali

The company says the government's actions are unjust, but it continues to seek a mutually acceptable resolution.
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SPCA/Humane Society seeks help for animals impacted by wildfires

SPCA/Humane Society seeks help for animals impacted by wildfires

Thunder Bay is a distribution point for much of the pet food and other donated items going to affected communities
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