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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

Ontario leads new research into aerial firefighting

Ontario leads new research into aerial firefighting

MNR's Aviation, Forest Fire & Emergency services branch is leading the first field-based experiments in the world to examine the effectiveness of 'skimmer' airtankers
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VIDEO: Northern 'tornado' leaves spectators in awe

VIDEO: Northern 'tornado' leaves spectators in awe

'To watch it actually grow in front of you was pretty crazy,' Thunder Bay man says
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Facebook group that exposed unsafe driving on northern highways shutting down

Facebook group that exposed unsafe driving on northern highways shutting down

'We achieved our main goal': Patrick Leblanc co-founded the group 'Highway 11/17 Kills People' five years ago after a trucker friend was killed west of Thunder Bay
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Adorable hitchhiking lobster toy reaches northern Ontario

Adorable hitchhiking lobster toy reaches northern Ontario

The journey of 'Lucky' — who is trying to get from PEI to Alberta inside an authentic lobster trap — has gained plenty of traction on social media
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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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This northern student designed a grad dress made of duct tape

This northern student designed a grad dress made of duct tape

'This is so cool': Monica Walsh of Dryden will win a $15,000 scholarship if her dress is chosen the best among five finalists in an international competition
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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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Damaged laker Michipicoten bound for Wisconsin shipyard

Damaged laker Michipicoten bound for Wisconsin shipyard

The damaged 72-year-old lake carrier — en route to Algoma Steel when it started taking on water — has been emptied of its cargo of iron ore
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Passenger caught smoking in bathroom during Porter flight

Passenger caught smoking in bathroom during Porter flight

Security personnel were informed after June 6 incident on flight to Thunder Bay
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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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