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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

DNA of 6-year-old northerner will be launched into deep space

DNA of 6-year-old northerner will be launched into deep space

Girl's father works with a U.S. company that's also sending the DNA of Star Trek actors in a 'cosmic time capsule'
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Nearly half of NOSM-educated docs are practising in the North

Nearly half of NOSM-educated docs are practising in the North

Dr. Sarita Verma, the head of Northern Ontario's medical school, says the university places a 'huge emphasis' on family medicine
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Thunder Bay-born Jeopardy champ ends his run with 13 wins

Thunder Bay-born Jeopardy champ ends his run with 13 wins

Ray Lalonde, born and raised in Thunder Bay, won nearly $390,000 U.S.
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A wolf made 'an incredible journey' before being shot by a hunter

A wolf made 'an incredible journey' before being shot by a hunter

A wolf collared in Michigan travelled 3,900 kilometres and got as far north as Wabakimi Provincial Park in Northwestern Ontario
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Resolute sawmill workers to enjoy 'some of the best forestry pay raises in decades'

Resolute sawmill workers to enjoy 'some of the best forestry pay raises in decades'

Unifor commends Resolute for agreeing to reopen existing contract to include provisions of the union's Eastern Canada pattern
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Homicides will put Thunder Bay in national news again, acting police chief laments

Homicides will put Thunder Bay in national news again, acting police chief laments

Thunder Bay Police Services Board administrator approves proposed budget that would add 14 more officers, result in 7.2 per cent increase from previous year
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Zero-emission vehicles remain a tough sell in Northern Ontario

Zero-emission vehicles remain a tough sell in Northern Ontario

A new Northern Policy Institute research paper points to the value of government incentives in other jurisdictions
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Northern MPs sign joint letter opposing riding redistribution

Northern MPs sign joint letter opposing riding redistribution

'Northern Ontario should not pay the price of having its representation dwindle in order to satisfy the population growth in bigger centres which have access to better infrastructure and resources'
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Renowned northern treat the 'Persian' featured in a new novel

Renowned northern treat the 'Persian' featured in a new novel

Nancy Mauro has fictionalized the story of the Persian in a novel set in Thunder Bay
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Gizmo the cat survived a crash and nearly a month on his own

Gizmo the cat survived a crash and nearly a month on his own

A Thunder Bay man put a lot of effort into finding the feline
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