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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

UPDATED: Highway 11 closed due to forest fire

UPDATED: Highway 11 closed due to forest fire

'It was very scary,' says resident of Crystal Lake near Atikokan
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MPP accuses province of neglecting mental health of First Nations police

MPP accuses province of neglecting mental health of First Nations police

Sol Mamakwa, the NDP member for Kiiwetinoong, pressed the government to provide more mental health supports for officers working on reserve.
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MNR makes progress on a 1,300-hectare forest fire

MNR makes progress on a 1,300-hectare forest fire

A change in wind direction helped firefighters battling a blaze north of Wabaseemoong Independent Nations
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Heat warning issued for parts of Northwestern Ontario

Heat warning issued for parts of Northwestern Ontario

Temperatures will approach or exceed 30 C from Sunday through Wednesday
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Bora Laskin celebrated in new Heritage Minute video

Bora Laskin celebrated in new Heritage Minute video

The Thunder Bay-born former Chief Justice of Canada is portrayed by Hollywood actor Victor Garber
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UPDATED: Wildfire forced closure of Highway 11

UPDATED: Wildfire forced closure of Highway 11

The highway was temporarily shut down Monday evening west of Atikokan
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Former Thunder Bay and Rainy River officers honoured at Ontario Police Memorial

Former Thunder Bay and Rainy River officers honoured at Ontario Police Memorial

Craig Town felt policing 'fulfilled his destiny,' said widow of the late Thunder Bay officer
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Hunters caught after firing seven times at a deer decoy

Hunters caught after firing seven times at a deer decoy

Two men received stiff fines after an MNR operation in Northwestern Ontario
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City oral surgeon recognized by University of Toronto faculty of dentistry

City oral surgeon recognized by University of Toronto faculty of dentistry

Dr. Bruce Pynn said he's glad he decided to stay in Thunder Bay after arriving in the city 30 years ago.
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Thunder Bay resident wins Dryden 50/50 grand prize

Thunder Bay resident wins Dryden 50/50 grand prize

Tammy Krupa had the numbers that brought her a windfall of $106,567
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