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

Campers found dead on Isle Royale have been identified

US authorities have not released the suspected cause of death, but say there is no known threat to the public

Jun 13, 2025 12:30 PM Read more >

'Life's work' of a Northwestern Ontario newspaper editor goes online

The Museum of Atikokan has posted the editions of the local paper dating back to 1950.

Jun 12, 2025 8:04 AM Read more >

Charges laid against owner of emaciated horses

A Neebing man is charged with permitting an animal to be in distress, and failing to provide standards of care

Jun 11, 2025 4:59 PM Read more >

City resident worries for safety of ducklings at International Friendship Gardens

A Thunder Bay woman would like to see more water in the park's ponds, saying baby ducks are vulnerable to off-leash dogs

Jun 11, 2025 4:59 PM Read more >

Forest fire smoke causes 'other-worldly' sunsets

A hobby photographer in Thunder Bay used a telephoto lens to take photos in which sunspots are visible

Jun 10, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Pet owner ordered to remove her dog from her condo

A resident of a Thunder Bay condo was told to move her pet out of her unit, because water that was used to clean up after it fell onto a neighbour's balcony

Jun 10, 2025 1:30 PM Read more >

Two campers found dead at Isle Royale National Park

The bodies of the unidentified individuals were discovered Sunday at a backcountry campground

Jun 10, 2025 11:30 AM Read more >

UPDATED: District paramedics overwhelmingly support strike mandate

Paramedics serving communities outside Thunder Bay say the vote shows frustration over unsafe staffing levels and 'stalled' negotiations

Jun 10, 2025 9:18 AM Read more >

City reiterates support for Community Auditorium

The president of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium board said "we have no issues with the city"

Jun 9, 2025 3:52 PM Read more >

City issues request for shelter village manager and operator

The facility at Kam River Heritage Park will operate under an exemption to the Residential Tenancies Act

Jun 9, 2025 1:45 PM Read more >

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