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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

Court ruling gives international student more time to stay in Canada

Court ruling gives international student more time to stay in Canada

A student at Confederation College was granted a judicial review after being told she would have to leave the country
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First Nations organizations get nearly $4M for firefighter training

First Nations organizations get nearly $4M for firefighter training

The funding will train First Nations residents in the prevention and management of forest fires.
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'My legs were shaking,' says 14-year-old who auditioned for Canada's Got Talent

'My legs were shaking,' says 14-year-old who auditioned for Canada's Got Talent

Cassandra Star Armstrong of Fort Frances didn't advance to the semi-finals but is grateful for the experience she had
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PHOTOS: Orphaned Northwestern Ontario bear cubs sent to sanctuary

PHOTOS: Orphaned Northwestern Ontario bear cubs sent to sanctuary

The mother of tiny cubs Oscar, Oliver and Ozzie fled their den during a logging operation
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Decision to fire pilots who refused COVID-19 vaccine upheld in arbitration

Decision to fire pilots who refused COVID-19 vaccine upheld in arbitration

A Sioux Lookout pilot was one of two who claimed an exemption on religious grounds
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'Reckless disregard for human life': Fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 11 years in prison

'Reckless disregard for human life': Fentanyl trafficker sentenced to 11 years in prison

A Fort Frances man was sentenced to a lengthy prison term after police found drugs in his overturned vehicle
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Agreement reached to compensate survivors of abuse at Indian Hospitals

Agreement reached to compensate survivors of abuse at Indian Hospitals

The proposed setttlement also includes funds to support healing as well as preservation of the history of the government hospitals
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School boards' lawsuits over alleged social media harm to proceed

School boards' lawsuits over alleged social media harm to proceed

The Rainy River District School Board is one of the boards suing the owners of Facebook, Tik Tok, Instagram and Snapchat
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Hydro One sought go-ahead to expropriate 25 properties for the Waasigan Transmission Line

Hydro One sought go-ahead to expropriate 25 properties for the Waasigan Transmission Line

The company said it still aims to reach voluntary agreements with landowners between Shuniah and Atikokan
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American arrested after incident at international border

American arrested after incident at international border

OPP used a spike belt to apprehend a motorist who crossed at Rainy River without stopping
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