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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

Tri-coloured fox surprises Thunder Bay woman with poke in the leg

Tri-coloured fox surprises Thunder Bay woman with poke in the leg

'I think he was trying to get my attention,' Shuniah resident says after an encounter at the cemetery.
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OPP officers just became best-paid police in Ontario

OPP officers just became best-paid police in Ontario

New four-year deal takes OPP officers from 29th place to number one for compensation
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Northern Ontario student's duct tape dress wins international contest

Northern Ontario student's duct tape dress wins international contest

Dryden's Monica Walsh's colourful graduation dress has won her a $15,000 U.S. scholarship.
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'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Lake Superior kayaker learns hard lesson

'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Lake Superior kayaker learns hard lesson

Minneapolis man who survived a capsizing is back home with even greater respect for the big lake — and plenty of gratitude for friends and strangers who bailed him out
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Video: White moose captured on camera in Northwestern Ontario

Video: White moose captured on camera in Northwestern Ontario

Several Thunder Bay residents saw the moose at a marsh with three other moose.
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VIDEO: Rare white moose captured on camera in northwestern Ontario

VIDEO: Rare white moose captured on camera in northwestern Ontario

Several Thunder Bay residents saw the moose at a marsh with three other moose
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Fire season officially starts today in Northern Ontario

Fire season officially starts today in Northern Ontario

Any outdoor burning is only allowed under rules laid down in provincial and municipal regulations
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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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Long trek by lost moose attracts huge online following

Long trek by lost moose attracts huge 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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This northern Ontario family will watch their DNA launch into space

This northern Ontario family will 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 Jan. 8
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