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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

After 76 years McKevitt Trucking permanently parks its rigs

After 76 years McKevitt Trucking permanently parks its rigs

Headquartered in Thunder Bay, the firm grew to become one of the largest Canada/USA carriers in Northern Ontario with facilities in North Bay, Sault Ste. Marie, Timmins, Sudbury and Mississauga
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Ontario wants more moose hunters in the bush

Ontario wants more moose hunters in the bush

The MNR is looking 'to get more tags into the hands of hunters who want them'
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'Comet of the century' excites skywatchers

'Comet of the century' excites skywatchers

The celestial phenomenon won't be back until 80,000 years from now
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'Very rare' red shows up in Northern Lights

'Very rare' red shows up in Northern Lights

An 'epic' display predicted for the weekend finally showed up on Sunday night.
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Northern school board wins damages for copyright infringement

Northern school board wins damages for copyright infringement

The board took a local entrepreneur to court for selling sweatshirts and t-shirts with the names, logos and colours of six former high schools
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UPDATE: Northwestern Ontario tornado leaves spectators in awe

UPDATE: Northwestern Ontario tornado leaves spectators in awe

'To watch it actually grow in front of you was pretty crazy,' Thunder Bay man says.
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Ontario looks to bump up its electricity supply

Ontario looks to bump up its electricity supply

New projects in Northern Ontario are part of a plan to accelerate the acquisition of additional power sources.
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'I was fearing for my life,' says long-time trucker in northern Ontario

'I was fearing for my life,' says long-time trucker in northern Ontario

Patrick Leblanc co-founded the Facebook group "Highway 11/17 Kills People"
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Hitchhiking lobster toy reaches Thunder Bay

Hitchhiking lobster toy reaches Thunder Bay

The trip 'Lucky' is taking from PEI to Alberta in an authentic lobster trap has gained traction on social media.
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High school student makes grad dress out of duct tape

High school student makes grad dress out of duct tape

Monica Walsh of Dryden, Ont., will get a $15,000 scholarship if her dress is chosen the best from five finalists in an international competition.
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