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Environment Canada has issued a freezing rain warning for Winnipeg and several surrounding communities, with icy conditions expected this evening.

A band of freezing rain is moving through southeastern Manitoba and will continue into the evening. Precipitation is expected to transition to snow near midnight before dissipating by morning.

The warning affects Winnipeg, St. François Xavier, Headingley, and several rural municipalities, including Cartier, Grey, Dufferin, and Macdonald, as well as the Morden, Winkler, Altona, and Morris areas.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature climate policy.

Carney addressed members of the media after the Friday afternoon cabinet meeting, saying the government is "focused on action."

"We will be eliminating the Canada fuel charge, the consumer fuel charge, immediately, immediately," he said.

The order-in-council Carney signed in front of cabinet ministers and the press actually stipulates that the "the fuel charge be removed as of April 1, 2025."

Sofia Gubaidulina, one of the most influential composers of the 20th and 21st centuries, has passed away at the age of 93. The renowned Russian composer died Thursday at her home in Appen, Germany, with her death confirmed by her publisher, Boosey & Hawkes. The publisher described her as "the grande dame of new music," acknowledging her groundbreaking contributions to the world of contemporary classical music.

Mark Carney has been officially sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, about an hour after Justin Trudeau formally resigned.

Carney told reporters on his way into the ceremony that his government is focused and ready to get to work.

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Parts of central and northern Manitoba are in for a wintry weekend as a Colorado Low impacts the province. 

A snowfall warning has been issued for the area, with 15 to 25 centimetres of snow expected in the area by Sunday. 

Snow has already started in The Pas and Flin Flon regions and will begin to spread northeast this afternoon into Churchill by Saturday morning.

Environment Canada says areas such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to the accumulating snow. 

For over 30 years, Shakespeare in the Ruins (SIR) has captivated Winnipeg audiences with immersive, bold theater, transforming the historic ruins of the Trappist Monastery into a one-of-a-kind stage. On Tuesday, March 11, SIR unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 season, which promises to explore the theme of Destiny through two iconic plays that have resonated with audiences for decades.

The last remaining grey wolf at the Assiniboine Park Zoo has died. 

Bear, who was almost 15, showed signs earlier this week that one of his legs was injured. 

"Sadly, it was confirmed his leg was broken," said the Zoo in a post on Facebook. "While the cause is unknown, older animals – like older humans – can experience loss of strength, mobility, balance, vision, and hearing over time, all of which can make them more susceptible to injury from stumbles or falls."

Due to his age, the zoo says that resetting his broken leg was not an option.

Few music journalists have explored the legacies of legendary musicians as deeply as Winnipeg’s own John Einarson. Known for his expertise in rock history and captivating storytelling, Einarson has penned biographies on icons like Neil Young, Randy Bachman, and Steppenwolf.

A congregation in Carman, Manitoba is mourning the loss of their church building.

Grace St. John's Anglican Lutheran Church went up in flames early Thursday morning. 

"We had some devastating news," said the Grace St. John's Anglican Lutheran Church in a post on Facebook. "There was a fire at the church. Please keep us in your prayers."  

When crews arrived, flames and smoke were pouring from the church. It took hours to get the blaze under control. 

The church sustained significant damage.

Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month — but they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs. 

"This was a constructive discussion," said Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Washington. "We have our disagreements, but as long as you have dialogue you are making progress."