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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

Water truck backs into portable outhouse. Serious injury to occupant

Water truck backs into portable outhouse. Serious injury to occupant

The accident occurred on a Highway 11/17 construction site east of Thunder Bay
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Truckers to be surveyed on Northern Ontario highway safety

Truckers to be surveyed on Northern Ontario highway safety

The Ontario Trucking Association survey is available in English, French, and Punjabi, and requires participants to enter no personal or corporate information — the feedback from truckers will help inform recommendations to the government on safety
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DNA of 6-year-old northerner will be launched into deep space

DNA of 6-year-old northerner will be launched into deep space

Make it so: Victoria Lehto's genetic material, along with that of several legendary actors from the Star Trek series, will be rocketed into deep space next month — making her what is believed to be — the youngest living person on Earth whose DNA has left the planet
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Funeral homes struggle with staffing shortages

Funeral homes struggle with staffing shortages

A Thunder Bay funeral home operator feels the region needs six to 12 more funeral directors
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Thunder Bay-born Jeopardy champ ends his run with 13 wins

Thunder Bay-born Jeopardy champ ends his run with 13 wins

Ray Lalonde, born and raised in Thunder Bay, won nearly $390,000 U.S.
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A wolf made 'an incredible journey' before being shot by a hunter

A wolf made 'an incredible journey' before being shot by a hunter

A wolf collared in Michigan travelled 3,900 kilometres and got as far north as Wabakimi Provincial Park in Northwestern Ontario
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First Nations will redevelop former Thunder Bay post office into housing

First Nations will redevelop former Thunder Bay post office into housing

Fort William First Nation and Biigtigong Nishnaabeg to designate half the units into affordable housing
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Northern Ontarian's role in success of James Webb telescope

Northern Ontarian's role in success of James Webb telescope

Collette Lepage is 'really excited about what the future holds, what discoveries will be unfolded. I mean, this can change the way humanity sees the universe.'
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VIDEO: Thunder Bay logging crew rescues moose from icy water

VIDEO: Thunder Bay logging crew rescues moose from icy water

'I'm going down there. I'll save that moose.'
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Truck convoy headed for Ontario stretched out about 70 kilometres, claims spokesman

Truck convoy headed for Ontario stretched out about 70 kilometres, claims spokesman

OPP say they will be in touch with convoy organizers as necessary along the way.
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