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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 local skywatchers

'Comet of the century' excites local skywatchers

The celestial phenomenon won't be back until 80,000 years from now
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Ontario school board wins damages for copyright infringement

Ontario 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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High school student makes grad dress out of duct tape

High school student makes grad dress out of duct tape

Creative student will earn a $15,000 scholarship if her dress is chosen the best among five finalists in an international competition
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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

A Minneapolis man who survived the capsizing of his kayak on Lake Superior is back home with even greater respect for the big lake
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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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VIDEO: Curious moose has close encounter with thin ice near Thunder Bay

VIDEO: Curious moose has close encounter with thin ice near Thunder Bay

A moose hung around two anglers west of Thunder Bay for about 90 minutes on Sunday.
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ONTARIO: Electricity bills going up almost two per cent across the province

ONTARIO: Electricity bills going up almost two per cent across the province

Fixed pricing will come to an end on Nov. 1.
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