Manitoba Day of Caring: Radio stations rally support for wildfire evacuees
Today, June 5, is Manitoba Day of Caring for Wildfire Evacuees, with broadcasters across the province joining together to support those displaced and evacuated due to the fires raging across parts of Manitoba.
As wildfires continue to threaten communities, Classic 107 will be giving Manitobans the opportunity to show their care and concern.
Throne speech adopted without a vote in House of Commons
The government's reply to the throne speech was adopted in the House of Commons Wednesday.
It was adopted "on division," meaning no recorded vote was held. It does not need a vote in the Senate.
Leader of the Government in the House of Commons Steven MacKinnon said on social media that the adoption of the speech sets the stage for a "strong and focused agenda."
"We have a clear mandate to deliver on priorities for Canadians and build a strong Canada — and we're going to do just that," MacKinnon said.
Marc Garneau, Canada's first person in space, dies at 76
Marc Garneau, the first Canadian in space who went on to become a high-profile federal politician, has died at 76 years old.
MPs rose for a moment of silence in the House of Commons tonight at the request of government whip Mark Gerretsen.
Garneau was a pioneer in Canada's space program.
He later entered politics, serving as a Liberal member of Parliament for a Montreal-area riding between 2008 and 2023.
He held many cabinet positions in Justin Trudeau's government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Transport.
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Carney says Canada will take 'some time' to respond to doubled U.S. metal tariffs
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will take "some time" on its response to increased U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum.
Tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum to the United States increased to 50 per cent on Wednesday after President Donald Trump followed through on his vow to double the duties.
On his way into the weekly Liberal caucus meeting in Ottawa today, Carney said Canada is in "intensive" discussions with the U.S. on trade.
Bank of Canada holds key rate at 2.75% as tariff uncertainty persists
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.75 per cent Wednesday as policymakers keep waiting for more clarity on how tariffs will impact the economy.
“Uncertainty remains high,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks after the release of the rate decision.
“At this decision, there was a clear consensus to hold policy unchanged as we gain more information.”
Economists and financial markets widely expected the second consecutive hold.
Battle continues against wildfire threatening Flin Flon and surrounding areas
The fight to keep a wildfire at bay near Flin Flon continues.
As of Wednesday morning, Flin Flon has not seen any structural fires. Creighton, Saskatchewan, located east of Flin Flon, on the Saskatchewan/Manitoba border, has also not seen any structural fires as of 11:30 p.m. on Monday.
The city says there are currently over 200 personnel fighting the fire.
New report shows emergency room wait times in Manitoba continue to climb
A new study revealed that wait times in Manitoba have increased since last year.
According to the director of research at the MEI, an independent public policy think tank, patients visiting the emergency rooms across Manitoba spent six minutes longer there than the previous year.
TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival 2025: Where global meets local
Jazz Winnipeg’s summer festival returns with global stars, local legends and a groove that never quits
CLASSIC 107'S ALBUM OF THE MONTH: "Electric Fields"
With days stretching out longer and longer in June, Classic 107’s Album of the Month stretches across days, years, and centuries to connect the present to the medieval.