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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 skywatchers

'Comet of the century' excites skywatchers

The celestial phenomenon won't be back until 80,000 years from now.
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DNA match leads to revelation of a huge extended family

DNA match leads to revelation of a huge extended family

'It changed my world 1000 per cent,' a Thunder Bay woman says.
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Lakehead school board wins damages for copyright infringement

Lakehead 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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Hitchhiking lobster toy reaches Thunder Bay

Hitchhiking lobster toy reaches Thunder Bay

The trip 'Lucky' is taking from PEI to Alberta in an authentic lobster trap has gained traction on social media
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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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This northern Ont. student designed a grad dress made of duct tape

This northern Ont. student designed a grad dress made of duct tape

Monica Walsh of Dryden will get a $15,000 scholarship if her dress is chosen the best among 5 finalists in an international competition
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Kayaker who capsized in Lake Superior learns hard lesson

Kayaker who capsized in Lake Superior learns hard lesson

'I'm just glad you're not writing an obituary,' Minneapolis man says
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Damaged laker Michipicoten preparing to leave Thunder Bay

Damaged laker Michipicoten preparing to leave Thunder Bay

Vessel's cargo of iron ore pellets has been transferred to a sister ship
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Northern Ont.-born man returning to Jeopardy for Tournament of Champions

Northern Ont.-born man returning to Jeopardy for Tournament of Champions

Ray Lalonde says he appreciates all the support he's received from his hometown of Thunder Bay
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Lake Superior on pace for record-low ice cover

Lake Superior on pace for record-low ice cover

Data from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows average ice cover on the lake during the period of Jan. 1 to Feb. 4 was only 3.2 per cent
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