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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

Fire season officially starts today in Northern Ontario

Fire season officially starts today in Northern Ontario

Any outdoor burning is only allowed under rules laid down in provincial and municipal regulations
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Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K for Hwy. 11 diesel spill

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

Charges laid for failing to notify Environment Ministry and failing to clean up spill into Lake Helen
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Sault-based Northern Credit Union takes next step to merging with Copperfin

Sault-based Northern Credit Union takes next step to merging with Copperfin

The new entity would retain the Northern Credit Union name, with January 2025 set as the tentative target date for the merger
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Trucker watched movie while driving on Highway 11/17: OPP

Trucker watched movie while driving on Highway 11/17: OPP

30-year-old Regina resident faces multiple charges after investigation uncovers other alleged infractions
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Union sounds alarm over forest firefighter staffing 'crisis'

Union sounds alarm over forest firefighter staffing 'crisis'

A firefighter and union spokesperson in Northwestern Ontario accuses the government of failing to acknowledge the lack of experienced fire rangers
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Lake Superior on pace for record-low ice cover

Lake Superior on pace for record-low ice cover

Data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows average ice cover on the lake during the period of Jan. 1 to Feb. 4 was only 3.2 per cent
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SIU clarifies 911 calls preceding death of woman in Thunder Bay

SIU clarifies 911 calls preceding death of woman in Thunder Bay

Special Investigations Unit says the initial 911 call was not in relation to violence in the home involving Jenna Ostberg, a woman from Bearskin Lake First Nation
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Long trek by lost moose attracts huge online following

Long trek by lost moose attracts huge online following

Minnesota woman says people are drawn to the story of the meandering bull moose because of all the negative things going on in the world
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This northern Ontario family will watch their DNA launch into space

This northern Ontario family will watch their DNA launch into space

After a couple of postponements, Victoria Lehto and her dad Ryan are hoping the mission happens on schedule on Jan. 8
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Truck hits porta-potty, injuring construction worker inside

Truck hits porta-potty, injuring construction worker inside

Employee working on a highway project just east of Thunder Bay was inside a portable toilet Tuesday when it was struck by a water truck that was backing up
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