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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

Alberta trucker died in Sistonen's Corner collision

Alberta trucker died in Sistonen's Corner collision

The single-vehicle accident occurred Sunday evening on Highway 11/17
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Court ruling gives international student more time to stay in Canada

Court ruling gives international student more time to stay in Canada

A student at Confederation College was granted a judicial review after being told she would have to leave the country
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Thunder Bay Art Gallery opening changed to 2027

Thunder Bay Art Gallery opening changed to 2027

Additional funds are also needed to complete what organizers promise will be 'the jewel' of the Thunder Bay waterfront
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First Nations organizations get nearly $4M for firefighter training

First Nations organizations get nearly $4M for firefighter training

The funding will train First Nations residents in the prevention and management of forest fires.
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Shipyard loses role in construction of polar icebreaker

Shipyard loses role in construction of polar icebreaker

The owner of the Thunder Bay shipyard is no longer partnered with the BC shipbuilder that won the contract
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Residents wonder where their mail has gone

Residents wonder where their mail has gone

A Thunder Bay man says it took two weeks for Canada Post to say an icy sidewalk posed a safety issue for carriers
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'My legs were shaking,' says 14-year-old who auditioned for Canada's Got Talent

'My legs were shaking,' says 14-year-old who auditioned for Canada's Got Talent

Cassandra Star Armstrong of Fort Frances didn't advance to the semi-finals but is grateful for the experience she had
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Record store moves from pop-up to bricks-and-mortar

Record store moves from pop-up to bricks-and-mortar

The Vinyl Frontier has developed a loyal customer base since starting as a pop-up business at local fairs in 2022
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PHOTOS: Orphaned Northwestern Ontario bear cubs sent to sanctuary

PHOTOS: Orphaned Northwestern Ontario bear cubs sent to sanctuary

The mother of tiny cubs Oscar, Oliver and Ozzie fled their den during a logging operation
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Developing Pool 6 site could generate over $15 million in new taxes

Developing Pool 6 site could generate over $15 million in new taxes

'Study highlights the incredible potential of the Pool Six lands to drive growth,' city spokesperson says
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