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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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gary.rinne@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Gary

Forest fire season begins in Ontario

Forest fire season begins in Ontario

Any outdoor burning is only allowed under rules laid down in provincial and municipal regulations.
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Multiple transport trucks involved in Highway 11 collision

Multiple transport trucks involved in Highway 11 collision

One person was injured in an early-morning collision near Longlac.
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Long-term-care project gets a boost and a name

Long-term-care project gets a boost and a name

Marathon's new long-term-care facility will be named Barrick Care in recognition of the mining company's $1-million donation.
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Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K after Hwy. 11 diesel spill

Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K after Hwy. 11 diesel spill

The environment ministry laid charges for failure to notify the ministry and to clean up a fuel spill into Lake Helen.
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Driver injured after collision with moose on Highway 17

Driver injured after collision with moose on Highway 17

A pickup truck ended up on its roof following a collision near the Steel River bridge.
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Nakina residents win $2M lottery prize

Nakina residents win $2M lottery prize

Danielle Ferraro and Stephanie Ricard first thought they had won a much smaller prize.
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SUV lands on ice-covered lake after Highway 17 collision

SUV lands on ice-covered lake after Highway 17 collision

Four people were taken to hospital after a collision east of Marathon.
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Confederation College beats Ontario average in performance indicators

Confederation College beats Ontario average in performance indicators

The college's overall graduation rate is also on the upswing, according to new data from Colleges Ontario.
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Northern and Copperfin credit unions take next step toward merger

Northern and Copperfin credit unions take next step toward merger

The new entity would retain the Northern Credit Union name.
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Laid-off Terrace Bay mill workers appeal for support

Laid-off Terrace Bay mill workers appeal for support

The Steelworkers union says its members 'can't afford to wait' for answers.
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