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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

Feds provide up to $1 million to Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

Feds provide up to $1 million to Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre

A government grant will pay for a heat pump system in its new building.
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Mother bear with cub was 'an amazing sight,' amateur photographer says

Mother bear with cub was 'an amazing sight,' amateur photographer says

A photo of two bears on Mount McKay shows a tender face-to-face moment between the sow and her cub.
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$3 million expansion project begins at Water Street bus terminal

$3 million expansion project begins at Water Street bus terminal

Starting July 14, Thunder Bay Transit will operate a temporary terminal on Cumberland Street.
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Miles Street site resurrected as location for temporary shelter village

Miles Street site resurrected as location for temporary shelter village

City of Thunder Bay administrators are giving the nod to a site that was first recommended last year
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Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

Steelworkers union speaks out against closure of Lac des Iles mine

'Plenty of material left to process underground,' union representative says
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Solicitor General visiting new Thunder Bay Correctional Complex

Solicitor General visiting new Thunder Bay Correctional Complex

Michael Kerzner is in the city but not available to speak with reporters
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'It just totally destroys me,' shop operator says after lease termination

'It just totally destroys me,' shop operator says after lease termination

St. Joseph's Care Group calls the decision not to renew the lease for a variety store at St. Joseph's Heritage 'difficult'
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Mayor recovering well from cardiac procedures

Mayor recovering well from cardiac procedures

Ken Boshcoff, now resting at home, will ease his way back into his mayoral duties
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Ontario's largest forest fire is now being held

Ontario's largest forest fire is now being held

Firefighters have reached 'a significant milestone' at a fire that forced the evacuation of two First Nations communities
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Closure date set for Lac des Iles palladium mine

Closure date set for Lac des Iles palladium mine

750 workers are impacted by Impala Canada's plan to terminate production at the Northwestern Ontario mine next spring
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