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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

OPP officers just became best-paid police in Ontario

OPP officers just became best-paid police in Ontario

New four-year deal takes OPP officers from 29th place to number one for compensation
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This northern student designed a grad dress made of duct tape

This northern student designed a grad dress made of duct tape

'This is so cool': Monica Walsh of Dryden will win a $15,000 scholarship if her dress is chosen the best among five finalists in an international competition
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'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Lake Superior kayaker learns hard lesson

'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Lake Superior kayaker learns hard lesson

Minneapolis man who survived a capsizing is back home with even greater respect for the big lake — and plenty of gratitude for friends and strangers who bailed him out
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Damaged laker Michipicoten bound for Wisconsin shipyard

Damaged laker Michipicoten bound for Wisconsin shipyard

The damaged 72-year-old lake carrier — en route to Algoma Steel when it started taking on water — has been emptied of its cargo of iron ore
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Passenger caught smoking in bathroom during Porter flight

Passenger caught smoking in bathroom during Porter flight

Security personnel were informed after June 6 incident on flight to Thunder Bay
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VIDEO: Rare white moose captured on camera in northwestern Ontario

VIDEO: Rare white moose captured on camera in northwestern Ontario

Several Thunder Bay residents saw the moose at a marsh with three other moose
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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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