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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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gary.rinne@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Gary

Thunder Bay 50/50 millionaires streak continues

Thunder Bay 50/50 millionaires streak continues

Since September 2023, the monthly grand prize has been over $1 million.
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Nishnawbe Aski Police Service relocates its headquarters

Nishnawbe Aski Police Service relocates its headquarters

Based in Thunder Bay, NAPS is the largest First Nations police service in Canada.
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MPP Kevin Holland gets a new assignment

MPP Kevin Holland gets a new assignment

The Thunder Bay-area MPP was named parliamentary assistant to the Minister of Long-Term Care.
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City's first Persian-Indian grocery store supports international residents

City's first Persian-Indian grocery store supports international residents

HDL Global Inc. will officially open its store and street food bar on Arthur Street West on July 27.
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Tri-coloured fox surprises woman with a poke in the leg

Tri-coloured fox surprises woman with a poke in the leg

'I think he was trying to get my attention,' Shuniah resident says after an encounter at the cemetery.
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Drug trafficker from GTA imprisoned for three years

Drug trafficker from GTA imprisoned for three years

Man's drug trafficking in Thunder Bay 'has increased the poverty and the misery of the people of this area from whose addiction you have sought to profit,' judge states.
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OPP officers become the best-paid police in Ontario

OPP officers become the best-paid police in Ontario

A new four-year deal takes OPP officers from 29th place to number one for compensation.
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Residents warned against using unsafe bear deterrents

Residents warned against using unsafe bear deterrents

On Fort William First Nation, there's been talk of using balloons filled with bleach, or electrifying garbage bins, to deter bears.
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Collision that caused 'life-altering' injuries leads to charges

Collision that caused 'life-altering' injuries leads to charges

Thunder Bay Police have charged the driver of a passenger vehicle that collided with a motorcycle in early July.
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UPDATED Tennis centre project gets over $200K from Tourism Development Fund

UPDATED Tennis centre project gets over $200K from Tourism Development Fund

The new facility at Chapples Park is expected to help bring visitors to Thunder Bay.
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