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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

Thunder Bay sees first measles cases in nearly 30 years

Thunder Bay sees first measles cases in nearly 30 years

District health unit has added four potential exposure locations to the ones it revealed last week
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Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

Ontario to designate Ring of Fire a region of strategic importance

In the Speech from the Throne, the Ford government promised 'significantly streamlined permitting and approvals' for critical mineral extraction
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Wreck of ship that vanished on Lake Superior found 132 years later

Wreck of ship that vanished on Lake Superior found 132 years later

The remains of the Western Reserve, which sank in 1892, were found in 600 feet of water
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Spring is in the air: Icebreaking operations commence on Superior

Spring is in the air: Icebreaking operations commence on Superior

A coast guard cutter arrived in port Tuesday from Duluth
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Hydro One completes acquisition of interest in East-West Tie Line

Hydro One completes acquisition of interest in East-West Tie Line

The company now holds a 48 per cent interest in the power line between Wawa and Thunder Bay.
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Sharing of intimate images leads to 12 arrests in Thunder Bay

Sharing of intimate images leads to 12 arrests in Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay Police cyber crime unit says 117 victims identified in Thunder Bay and across Canada, with those arrested facing 172 charges
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Patty Hajdu endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leadership

Patty Hajdu endorses Mark Carney for Liberal leadership

The MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North says Carney 'understands Canadians' challenges'
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Northern Ontarian wins hospital 50/50 grand prize...again

Northern Ontarian wins hospital 50/50 grand prize...again

Matthew Baumann has won the grand prize in hospital 50/50 fundraisers in both Chatham and Sudbury
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Thunder Bay man barely escapes blast that levelled his home

Thunder Bay man barely escapes blast that levelled his home

A man injured in Sunday's natural gas explosion was using his lighter as a flashlight when the blast happened.
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Dog that survived fatal Highway 17 collision will be returned to family

Dog that survived fatal Highway 17 collision will be returned to family

'I'm emotional right now. It's so sad,' says woman who found deceased trucker's dog
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