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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

After 76 years McKevitt Trucking permanently parks its rigs

After 76 years McKevitt Trucking permanently parks its rigs

Company grew from a single truck in 1948 to one of the largest Canada/USA carriers that, at one point, boasted 165 tractors and 450 trailers
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'It's not a draw': Ontario wants more moose hunters in the bush

'It's not a draw': Ontario wants more moose hunters in the bush

The MNR is looking 'to get more tags into the hands of hunters who want them'
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'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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No nostalgia: School board wins damages for copyright infringement

No nostalgia: 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,' but says it's become too big for him to manage
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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 get 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

'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 were informed after an incident on a flight to Thunder Bay.
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Trucking firm ordered to pay $175K for Highway 11 diesel spill

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

After crash, diesel spill contaminated the soil and vegetation in a ditch, and travelled through a culvert into nearby lake, which is a source of drinking water
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Trucker watched a movie while driving in northern Ontario: OPP

Trucker watched a movie while driving in northern Ontario: OPP

An investigation uncovered other infractions as well, leaving 30-year-old truck driver facing multiple charges
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