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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

Incidence of flu and other respiratory illness remains elevated in the Northwest

Incidence of flu and other respiratory illness remains elevated in the Northwest

Flu activity is still peaking in the catchment areas of the Thunder Bay and Northwestern Health Units.
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Kasper Bus Lines rebuilds its depot

Kasper Bus Lines rebuilds its depot

The Thunder Bay bus company is investing $600,000 to modernize its terminal
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Fort Frances house collapses during construction work

Fort Frances house collapses during construction work

The town has ordered the building to be demolished because of the risk to public safety.
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'Water doesn't respect borders,' says opponent of mining in northeastern Minnesota

'Water doesn't respect borders,' says opponent of mining in northeastern Minnesota

Friends of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness face 'an uphill battle' preventing new mining operations nearby
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Thunder Bay teacher up for award at 2025 Junos gala

Thunder Bay teacher up for award at 2025 Junos gala

DFC teacher Greg Chomut is nominated for MusiCounts Music Teacher of the Year
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Trespasser's decision to fake his identity backfired

Trespasser's decision to fake his identity backfired

A Fort Frances man tried to avoid being arrested by using someone else's name.
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Train movements resume at site of Emo derailment

Train movements resume at site of Emo derailment

The Transportation Safety Board of Canada has deployed an investigator to the accident site
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CN freight train derails in Northwestern Ontario

CN freight train derails in Northwestern Ontario

No one was injured when multiple cars carrying potash left the track at Emo.
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Thunder Bay woman wins $162K in Dryden hospital 50/50

Thunder Bay woman wins $162K in Dryden hospital 50/50

'Whoa....You just made my week,' said Tracy Groves after hearing the news over the phone
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Fort Frances omitted from HART hub locations

Fort Frances omitted from HART hub locations

'We had our hopes set on getting one here,' says Mayor Andrew Hallikas.
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