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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.

Email
gary.rinne@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Gary

PHOTOS: Orphaned bear cubs passed through the Sault heading to a sanctuary

PHOTOS: Orphaned bear cubs passed through the Sault heading to a sanctuary

The mother of tiny cubs Oscar, Oliver and Ozzie fled their den during a logging operation
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PHOTOS: Shipwreck that claimed 27 lives discovered in Lake Superior near Michigan

PHOTOS: Shipwreck that claimed 27 lives discovered in Lake Superior near Michigan

The remains of the Western Reserve, which sank in 1892, were found in 600 feet of water
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Sharing of intimate images leads to arrest of 12 people in Thunder Bay

Sharing of intimate images leads to arrest of 12 people in Thunder Bay

The Thunder Bay Police cyber crime unit has found victims in Thunder Bay and across Canada
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Northern city will open a 'tiny home village' for homeless people this summer

Northern city will open a 'tiny home village' for homeless people this summer

'People are just in survival mode,' until basic needs such as housing are met, advocate says
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Luckiest person in northern Ontario? Thunder Bay man wins second 50/50 grand prize in a year

Luckiest person in northern Ontario? Thunder Bay man wins second 50/50 grand prize in a year

Matthew Baumann has won the grand prize in hospital 50/50 fundraisers in both Chatham and Sudbury
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'I was frozen with disbelief,' says winner of $1-million lotto prize

'I was frozen with disbelief,' says winner of $1-million lotto prize

A ticket held by Thunder Bay residents Steve and Joanne Scerba came up in a Lotto 6/49 Gold Ball draw
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Northern trucking company ceases operations

Northern trucking company ceases operations

The Thunder Bay-based firm grew to become one of the largest Canada/USA carriers in northern Ontario
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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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Did you lose a wedding ring at Quetico Park? Someone found it

Did you lose a wedding ring at Quetico Park? Someone found it

Provincial park in northern Ontario is trying to track down the owner of lost wedding ring
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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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