Career
He has been the host of Compass since 2003 and has been with Canadian Broadcasting Company since 1995. Rainnie began his career at CJLS Radio in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia where he hosted the morning show from 1989 to 1995. On his departure from Yarmouth, Rainnie was awarded the Key to the Town, becoming one of only three people ever to receive this honour.
In 1995 Rainnie was a weather man at CBHT during Linda Kelly"s newscast until he moved to Prince Edward Island in 2003.
Since joining Canadian Broadcasting Company Sports, Rainnie has broadcast four Olympic games (2000, 2002, 2004, & 2006). In 2006, he called the gold medal performance of the Canadian Women"s Hockey team
In March 2004, he researched, co-produced and hosted Great Expectations, a half-hour primetime documentary on Sidney Crosby. In 2007, Rainnie replaced the retiring Don Wittman as Canadian Broadcasting Company"s lead curling commentator.
Rainnie has also done extensive work as master of ceremonies for various organizations.
Rainnie was scheduled to call Rowing and Canoeing at the 2008 Summer Olympics but could not attend due to illness.
