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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

Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

'Plenty of material left to process underground,' union representative says
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Ontario's largest forest fire is now being held

Ontario's largest forest fire is now being held

Firefighters have reached 'a significant milestone' at a fire that forced the evacuation of two First Nations communities
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UPDATED - OPP cleared of criminal responsibility in shooting death of Bruce Frogg: SIU

UPDATED - OPP cleared of criminal responsibility in shooting death of Bruce Frogg: SIU

'I don't know if that was the right call,' officer said after the Wawakapewin First Nation man was mortally wounded in a Kenora park
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50/50 winner collects a prize of almost $110,000

50/50 winner collects a prize of almost $110,000

A Fort Frances woman won the jackpot in the Dryden Regional Health Services Foundation's June draw
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UPDATED: Protests impacted traffic on Highway 17

UPDATED: Protests impacted traffic on Highway 17

Pic Mobert First Nation is protesting this week against federal and Ontario legislation expediting resource development
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Lodge owners worry over new fishfinder technology

Lodge owners worry over new fishfinder technology

A campaign is underway in Northwestern Ontario to discourage anglers from using forward-facing sonar to catch muskies
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Spectacular lightning show captured on camera

Spectacular lightning show captured on camera

'I'm happy to stay up late, get the shots, and post them,' Thunder Bay photographer says
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GoFundMe arranged for children of local man who died in mining accident

GoFundMe arranged for children of local man who died in mining accident

Father's loss has left 'an unimaginable void' in the lives of his twin 11-year-old boys
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Pilot escapes injury in helicopter incident in Northwestern Ontario

Pilot escapes injury in helicopter incident in Northwestern Ontario

The chopper lost power, but the pilot was able to put the machine down in shallow water
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Worker dies at Northwestern Ontario gold mine

Worker dies at Northwestern Ontario gold mine

West Red Lake Gold Mines Ltd. has voluntarily suspended operations as an investigation is underway
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