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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

Scammers target local business email accounts

Scammers target local business email accounts

Fraudsters are trying to intercept payments made by customers of local businesses
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Multi-storey apartment building proposed for vacant Algoma Street site

Multi-storey apartment building proposed for vacant Algoma Street site

A $7.5 million infill project is planned at the former location of an automotive service station
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Thunder Bay resident wins Dryden 50/50 grand prize

Thunder Bay resident wins Dryden 50/50 grand prize

Tammy Krupa had the numbers that brought her a windfall of $106,567
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Washouts keep Highway 17 closed south of Wawa

Washouts keep Highway 17 closed south of Wawa

Crews are working to repair damage caused by heavy rain Tuesday
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New snowmobile bridge will eliminate risk of highway collisions

New snowmobile bridge will eliminate risk of highway collisions

The Greenstone Snowmobile Club received funding for a 60-foot bridge over a fast-flowing creek near Highway 11
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First look at possible shelter village design

First look at possible shelter village design

Sketches of the proposed 80-unit development have been made public
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Council nixes bid to relocate library to Intercity Shopping Centre

Council nixes bid to relocate library to Intercity Shopping Centre

Councillors rejected a plan that also would have seen the County Fair Mall branch closed
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Councillors give nod to Kam River Heritage Park for temporary village

Councillors give nod to Kam River Heritage Park for temporary village

'The danger is allowing this crisis to deepen while we debate,' supporter of the plan tells council
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Rain may have impacted the election turnout in the Thunder Bay area

Rain may have impacted the election turnout in the Thunder Bay area

Some longer lineups were initially reported when polling stations opened across Thunder Bay
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Youths arrested after half-million-dollar fire at Webequie First Nation

Youths arrested after half-million-dollar fire at Webequie First Nation

Two teens are charged with arson and mischief following a weekend fire at the community's airport terminal
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