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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.

Email
gary.rinne@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Gary

OPP investigate fatality in Wabigoon River

OPP investigate fatality in Wabigoon River

A male drowned after falling through the ice on Monday.
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Cat Lake residents return home from Thunder Bay

Cat Lake residents return home from Thunder Bay

Vulnerable community members spent over three weeks in the city after their nursing station burned down.
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Forest fire season begins in Ontario

Forest fire season begins in Ontario

Any outdoor burning is only allowed under rules laid down in provincial and municipal regulations.
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Shabaqua Trail added to Trans Canada Trail interactive map

Shabaqua Trail added to Trans Canada Trail interactive map

This is the first of five new trails planned by the Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association.
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Driver lucky to escape injury in highway collision

Driver lucky to escape injury in highway collision

OPP are looking to speak to the driver of a truck that was towing two empty log-hauling trailers on Highway 105.
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Charges laid after transport truck loses wheel on Highway 17

Charges laid after transport truck loses wheel on Highway 17

After the wheel separated, it collided with another tractor-trailer
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Groups demand broader consent for nuclear waste storage

Groups demand broader consent for nuclear waste storage

A petition demands that Ottawa require the Nuclear Waste Management Organization to get consent from other communities, including those along the transportation route.
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Explosive devices found during incident in Dryden

Explosive devices found during incident in Dryden

Two people were arrested after a trailer park was partially evacuated by the OPP
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Illegal cigarettes and drugs seized in restaurant parking lot

Illegal cigarettes and drugs seized in restaurant parking lot

Dryden OPP arrested two people after investigating a suspicious vehicle.
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Two people charged with impaired operation of the same vehicle

Two people charged with impaired operation of the same vehicle

'The drivers tried to play musical chairs,' Dryden OPP said.
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