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While Canada's environment minister applauds the newly approved "Paris agreement" on climate change, some say that merely signing the pact isn't enough.

THUNDER BAY -- The municipality and local church groups are shouldering most of the effort to bring up to 100 Syrian refugees to Thunder Bay but those operating outside of the church and state are finding success striking out on their own.

THUNDER BAY – The city’s roadways have not been safe places for foot traffic this year as the number of motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians is on the rise.

No one took home the $55-million Lotto Max jackpot on Friday night, but someone in the Thunder Bay area could be a millionaire nonetheless.

THUNDER BAY – Not even the Grinch who stole Christmas would stoop this low. A Westfort resident says some ne’er-do-well broke into her shed and stole her autistic foster daughter’s wheelchair and some tools.

THUNDER BAY -- There could be significant freezing rain in the area next week Environment Canada says.

THUNDER BAY -- Grade 7 and 8 students at Bishop Gallagher School joined children from around the world Friday for "the Hour of Code." It's a one hour activity designed to help students learn how to code computer programs.

THUNDER BAY -- A viral video has inspired a local church to open its bell tower and give the public a chance to try their hand at playing its bells. St.

The Ontario Liberals say they want the province to become the global leader in the minerals sector.

Stars Wars fans are being encouraged to dress up to enhance their experience next week when the latest edition of the blockbuster franchise opens around the world. But there are restrictions, say officials with theatre chain Cineplex.