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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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gary.rinne@dougallmedia.com

Recent Work by Gary

Cruise ship visits ramp up starting with Viking Octantis this week

Cruise ship visits ramp up starting with Viking Octantis this week

Nine cruise ship visits to Thunder Bay last year will grow to 24 by next year
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Resolute intends to retain woodlands after sale of Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill

Resolute intends to retain woodlands after sale of Thunder Bay pulp and paper mill

Unifor is concerned about the mill's wood supply being 'carved away' when it's sold to another operator
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Mining giant hunts copper, nickel, cobalt and lithium in Neebing

Mining giant hunts copper, nickel, cobalt and lithium in Neebing

Global mining giant RioTinto has partnered with KoBold Metals to search a site near the Pine River and Crystal Lake
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Nearly half of NOSM University-educated doctors are practising in the North

Nearly half of NOSM University-educated doctors are practising in the North

NOSM U CEO Dr. Sarita Verma says there's a 'huge emphasis' on family medicine
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Construction of new jail will 'electrify' Thunder Bay's economy

Construction of new jail will 'electrify' Thunder Bay's economy

The Conference Board of Canada says Thunder Bay will lead the country in GDP growth thanks to construction of a $1.2 billion new jail.
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Funeral homes struggle with staffing shortages

Funeral homes struggle with staffing shortages

A Thunder Bay funeral home operator feels the region needs six to 12 more funeral directors
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Ukrainian workers fill job vacancies at Atikokan-area sawmill

Ukrainian workers fill job vacancies at Atikokan-area sawmill

Resolute Forest Products' Sapawe mill employs 31 Ukrainian workers, with more en route
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WestJet announces direct Thunder Bay-Calgary service

WestJet announces direct Thunder Bay-Calgary service

Non-stop flights to the Alberta city will return after a seven-year absence
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Mineral exploration halted on 94K hectares near Long Lake #58 First Nation

Mineral exploration halted on 94K hectares near Long Lake #58 First Nation

The Ministry of Mines issued the order to facilitate negotiations over an Aboriginal title claim filed by the First Nation
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City of Thunder Bay issued permits for nearly $160M worth of construction in 2022

City of Thunder Bay issued permits for nearly $160M worth of construction in 2022

The value of new construction is the highest in at least the last seven years, but far below the record
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