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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

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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New propane distributor looks to be 'more competitive' with some pricing

New propane distributor looks to be 'more competitive' with some pricing

Sarjeant Company has taken over Superior Propane's distribution facilities across Northern Ontario
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Child's ho-hum Christmas reaction to be shown on America's Funniest Home Videos

Child's ho-hum Christmas reaction to be shown on America's Funniest Home Videos

The camera was rolling as a two-year-old boy shrugged off the fact that Santa had come by
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Truck hits porta-potty, injuring construction worker inside

Truck hits porta-potty, injuring construction worker inside

Employee working on a highway project just east of Thunder Bay was inside a portable toilet Tuesday when it was struck by a water truck that was backing up
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Cancer detector developed in northern Ontario gets OK for marketing

Cancer detector developed in northern Ontario gets OK for marketing

Radialis Medical of Thunder Bay developed and built an innovative PET imager that's received regulatory approval in the United States
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Ontario reveals details of $20M caribou conservation program

Ontario reveals details of $20M caribou conservation program

Groups can apply from now until Sept. 28 for funding from program meant to protect the province's endangered boreal caribou population
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Hajdu pledges to maintain Indigenous Services programs despite requested cuts

Hajdu pledges to maintain Indigenous Services programs despite requested cuts

Minister says she will recommend no cuts that impact the quality of life for First Nations people
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