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

Patty Hajdu endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leadership

The MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North says Carney 'understands Canadians' challenges'

Jan 21, 2025 5:15 PM Read more >

Why does Thunder Bay have two Lincoln Streets?

The street on the south side almost became Liverpool Street, but was never changed

Jan 21, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Tenant who owes almost $10,000 gets a deadline for payment

The Landlord and Tenant Board denied a request to postpone her eviction for six months

Jan 21, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

'Tiny home village' to open on Miles Street this summer

'People are just in survival mode,' until basic needs such as housing are met, advocate says

Jan 21, 2025 8:00 AM Read more >

Two Thunder Bay grain elevators changing hands

Viterra grain terminals will be transferred to the control of global agri-business Bunge, which promises increased investment across Canada

Jan 20, 2025 4:51 PM Read more >

SPCA warns cold weather can be life-threatening for pets

Dogs and cats can succumb to hypothermia if owners don't watch for symptoms

Jan 20, 2025 3:36 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay metro area officially passes 133,000 population

International migration boosted the population by over 2,000 last year

Jan 20, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

Charges laid in Cumberland Street weapons incident

Thunder Bay Police have charged a suspect with numerous weapons-related offences and failure to comply with a probation order

Jan 20, 2025 10:43 AM Read more >

North shore bank closure should be appealed, MPP says

Lise Vaugeois wants BMO to come up with a solution 'that respects the people'.

Jan 15, 2025 4:15 PM Read more >

Feds announce $900K for planting trees in the Ogoki Forest

An area destroyed by fire in 2023 will be regenerated in a collaboration that includes the private sector and the First Nations group that manages the forest.

Jan 15, 2025 3:30 PM Read more >

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