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

Possible job cuts at Confederation College 'alarming," union says

OPSEU local president Rebecca Ward wants the college administration to take measures that preserve full-time teaching jobs

Apr 1, 2025 2:31 PM Read more >

Police charge driver over alleged hit-and-run in parking lot

A collision in a Current River parking lot was captured on video

Apr 1, 2025 1:23 PM Read more >

Harbour ice is a 'no go' area: Thunder Bay Fire Rescue

Police and firefighters cautioned three individuals who walked onto the ice from Marina Park on Monday

Apr 1, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Gravel hiking trail near Boulevard Lake to be temporarily closed

Infrastructure Ontario is doing some advance work before removing roofing shingles dumped in the area years ago

Apr 1, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

One person deceased after fire at Sioux Lookout

An individual was found dead after fire broke out in the former zone hospital

Mar 31, 2025 3:55 PM Read more >

Porter increases jet service between Thunder Bay and Toronto

The summer schedule includes service to Pearson seven times a week, up from the existing three flights

Mar 31, 2025 3:02 PM Read more >

UPDATED: Winter storm watch issued for Thunder Bay

A new system could bring 30 cm of snow and strong wind to the Lake Superior region

Mar 31, 2025 12:06 PM Read more >

'I was blown away:' Thunder Bay woman learned lessons about happiness in the Himalayas

Local adventurer Samantha Plavins and Hamilton filmmaker Kendra Slagter completed a challenging trek in the mountains of Bhutan.

Mar 27, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

Confederation College suspends 11 programs

The college has been impacted by a federal cap on international student study permits

Mar 26, 2025 4:05 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay man wins $725,000 lottery jackpot

City resident Aaron Potan won big after buying a one-dollar Lottario ticket.

Mar 26, 2025 1:38 PM Read more >

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