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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: Highway 17 south of Wawa reopened after washouts

UPDATED: Highway 17 south of Wawa reopened after washouts

Crews were working to repair damage caused by heavy rain Tuesday
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New snowmobile bridge will eliminate risk of highway collisions

New snowmobile bridge will eliminate risk of highway collisions

The Greenstone Snowmobile Club received funding for a 60-foot bridge over a fast-flowing creek near Highway 11
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Rain may have impacted the election turnout in the Thunder Bay area

Rain may have impacted the election turnout in the Thunder Bay area

Some longer lineups were initially reported when polling stations opened across Thunder Bay
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Construction of new veterinarian training facility to start this summer

Construction of new veterinarian training facility to start this summer

Lakehead University is moving forward with its Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program
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Some Salvation Army shelter clients received their first dental care in 20 years

Some Salvation Army shelter clients received their first dental care in 20 years

'One of my most rewarding days,' said Alison Macmillan, manager of the Confederation College dental clinic
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Confederation College enrolment projected to fall by 20 per cent next year

Confederation College enrolment projected to fall by 20 per cent next year

The college's $6.5 million budget deficit for the coming year is its first deficit since 2015
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Government admonished over proposed Ring of Fire legislation

Government admonished over proposed Ring of Fire legislation

Declaring a 'region of strategic importance" cannot happen without consultation, First Nations' leaders say
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Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

In the Speech from the Throne, the Ford government promised 'significantly streamlined permitting and approvals' for critical mineral extraction
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UPDATED: One person deceased in Highway 11 collision

UPDATED: One person deceased in Highway 11 collision

A Caledon, Ontario resident died in a collision east of Longlac between a transport truck and a van
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Ontario forest industry and Unifor call for support in wake of new US duties

Ontario forest industry and Unifor call for support in wake of new US duties

Groups call for action to reduce reliance on the U.S. market while building new homes
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