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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

Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K after Highway 11 diesel spill

Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K after Highway 11 diesel spill

The environment ministry laid charges for failure to notify the ministry and to clean up a fuel spill into Lake Helen
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Northern and Copperfin credit unions take next step toward merger

Northern and Copperfin credit unions take next step toward merger

The new entity would retain the Northern Credit Union name
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Trucker watched a movie while driving on Highway 11/17

Trucker watched a movie while driving on Highway 11/17

An investigation uncovered other infractions as well
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Grandparent scam costs Thunder Bay victim $3,000

Grandparent scam costs Thunder Bay victim $3,000

Caller pretended to be a lawyer acting for a family member who needed money for bail.
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Northern Ontario-born man returning to Jeopardy for Tournament of Champions

Northern Ontario-born man returning to Jeopardy for Tournament of Champions

Ray Lalonde says he appreciates all the support he's received from his hometown
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OPSEU calls for action on forest firefighter 'crisis'

OPSEU calls for action on forest firefighter 'crisis'

A firefighter and union spokesperson in Northwestern Ontario accuses the government of failing to acknowledge the lack of experienced fire rangers.
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Bearskin Airlines ending passenger service in Dryden, Fort Frances, Kenora

Bearskin Airlines ending passenger service in Dryden, Fort Frances, Kenora

Company cites an unprecedented decline in passenger volume connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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SIU clarifies 911 calls preceding death of woman in Thunder Bay

SIU clarifies 911 calls preceding death of woman in Thunder Bay

The Special Investigations Unit says the initial 911 call was not in relation to violence in the home involving the woman
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A long trek by a lost moose is attracting a big online following

A long trek by a lost moose is attracting a big online following

Minnesota woman says people are drawn to the story of the meandering bull moose because of all the negative things going on in the world
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Thunder Bay family ready to watch their DNA launch into space

Thunder Bay family ready to watch their DNA launch into space

After a couple of postponements, Victoria Lehto and her dad Ryan are hoping the mission happens on schedule on January 8
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