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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

'Comet of the century' excites area skywatchers

'Comet of the century' excites area skywatchers

Although its brightness is decreasing, A3 should remain visible until about Oct. 24; this is the last opportunity to see it, as it won't appear again for another 80,000 years
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Northern school board wins damages for copyright infringement

Northern school board wins damages for copyright infringement

The board took a local entrepreneur to court for selling sweatshirts and t-shirts with the names, logos and colours of six former high schools
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'I was fearing for my life,' says long-time trucker in Northern Ontario

'I was fearing for my life,' says long-time trucker in Northern Ontario

Patrick Leblanc co-founded the Facebook group "Highway 11/17 Kills People"
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'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Kayaker learns hard lesson

'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary': Kayaker learns hard lesson

'This is a classic case of preparation, preparation, preparation ... in my case, clearly I was under-geared,' says man, who was lucky to survive incident
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Passenger caught smoking in bathroom during Porter flight

Passenger caught smoking in bathroom during Porter flight

Security personnel informed after incident on June 6 flight from Toronto to Thunder Bay
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Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K for Hwy. 11 diesel spill

Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K for Hwy. 11 diesel spill

After crash, diesel spill contaminated soil and vegetation in a ditch; fuel travelled through culvert into nearby lake, which is a source of drinking water
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VIDEO: U.S. travellers wait seven hours in line at Fort Frances border crossing (2 photos)

VIDEO: U.S. travellers wait seven hours in line at Fort Frances border crossing (2 photos)

Chamber of Commerce in International Falls, Minn. says 'it's just wild'
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CANADA: Scotsman on cross-Canada trek reunites with lost dog in NW Ontario

CANADA: Scotsman on cross-Canada trek reunites with lost dog in NW Ontario

The canine companion of Michael Yellowless was missing for seven days
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ONTARIO: More lawsuits pending over fake Norval Morrisseau art

ONTARIO: More lawsuits pending over fake Norval Morrisseau art

Lawyer Jonathan Sommer wants to hear from others who want to join an action
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ONTARIO: Dr. David Williams defends his record during the COVID-19 pandemic

ONTARIO: Dr. David Williams defends his record during the COVID-19 pandemic

Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health says some critics don't understand the challenges
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