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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

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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Toronto mayor asks feds to support sole-sourcing subway contract to Alstom

Toronto mayor asks feds to support sole-sourcing subway contract to Alstom

Olivia Chow met recently with federal minister Gregor Robertson to waive a requirement of the Canada Public Transit Fund
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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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Barrick Gold responds to escalation of dispute with government of Mali

Barrick Gold responds to escalation of dispute with government of Mali

The company says the government's actions are unjust, but it continues to seek a mutually acceptable resolution.
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Tugboat artifacts awaiting a ride to Pool 6

Tugboat artifacts awaiting a ride to Pool 6

The Transportation Museum of Thunder Bay plans to move key parts of the boat to Marina Park this summer
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Who knew? There's a world kettlebell championship – and a city woman just set records

Who knew? There's a world kettlebell championship – and a city woman just set records

'I just love the sport,' says double silver-medal-winner Lynda Roberts of Thunder Bay
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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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Plan to limit rural severances is 'ridiculous'

Plan to limit rural severances is 'ridiculous'

A proposal to limit severances in Gorham, Ware and Dawson Road Lots to 40 between now and 2048 has some rural residents puzzled
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SPCA/Humane Society seeks help for animals impacted by wildfires

SPCA/Humane Society seeks help for animals impacted by wildfires

Thunder Bay is a distribution point for much of the pet food and other donated items going to affected communities
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Northern Lights continue to dazzle

Northern Lights continue to dazzle

'Shooting into the corona' captured green, pink and purple ribbons of light over Hawkeye Lake
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