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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

Personal support workers eligible for new federal tax credits

Personal support workers eligible for new federal tax credits

The minister of jobs and families revealed details of several measures to be included in the upcoming federal budget.
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Starwatchers capture striking images of comet

Starwatchers capture striking images of comet

13 centuries will pass before Comet Lemmon is visible again from Earth.
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CPKC train derailed north of Lake Superior

CPKC train derailed north of Lake Superior

A locomotive and nine rail cars left the track west of Schreiber
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Mama bear, 2 cubs raid family's northwest camp fridge and come back for more

Mama bear, 2 cubs raid family's northwest camp fridge and come back for more

'I don't know how they managed to open' it, Lake Shebandowan camp owner says
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Lodge owners worry over new fishfinder technology

Lodge owners worry over new fishfinder technology

A campaign is underway in Northwestern Ontario to discourage anglers from using forward-facing sonar to catch muskies
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Northern student a finalist in international duct tape tuxedo contest

Northern student a finalist in international duct tape tuxedo contest

Thunder Bay's Bronson Aggamway created his duct tape tux for the Duck brand tape 'Stuck at Prom' scholarship contest
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Thunder Bay sees first measles cases in nearly 30 years

Thunder Bay sees first measles cases in nearly 30 years

District health unit has added four potential exposure locations to the ones it revealed last week
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Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

In the Speech from the Throne, the Ford government promised 'significantly streamlined permitting and approvals' for critical mineral extraction
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Wreck of ship that vanished on Lake Superior found 132 years later

Wreck of ship that vanished on Lake Superior found 132 years later

The remains of the Western Reserve, which sank in 1892, were found in 600 feet of water
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Spring is in the air: Icebreaking operations commence on Superior

Spring is in the air: Icebreaking operations commence on Superior

A coast guard cutter arrived in port Tuesday from Duluth
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