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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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Jazz Winnipeg’s summer festival returns with global stars, local legends and a groove that never quits 

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.  

As wildfires force families from their homes in northern Manitoba, a Winnipeg woman is using her knitting skills to bring a little joy and comfort to displaced families. 

Kim Michalski enjoys knitting and recently knitted 13 Izzy dolls.

Campbell River pianist makes history at Cliburn International Piano Competition

Carter Johnson becomes first Canadian finalist in legendary contest’s 62-year history

Tonight in Fort Worth, Texas, the final round of one of the world’s most prestigious classical music competitions begins—and for the first time in its 62-year history, a Canadian is in the running for the top prize.

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (10–13) were shut out 5–0 by the Kane County Cougars (10–12) Tuesday evening at Blue Cross Park, dropping the opening game of the three-game series.
 
Kane County opened the scoring in the fourth inning on a wild pitch by Winnipeg starter Luke Boyd that brought Armond Upshaw home. Despite the run, Boyd (0–2) turned in a quality start in his home debut, allowing just one hit and one earned run over six innings, walking two and striking out five.

Three homes sustained significant damage Tuesday afternoon after a fire in the city's West End. 

The blaze broke out around 1:50 p.m. in the 400 block of Langside Street near Ellice Avenue. 

Videos circulating on social media showed massive plumes of smoke pouring into the sky that could be seen across the city. 

When crews arrived, they found smoke and fire coming from three homes. 

Due to the size of the fire, additional resources were called in to help contain the blaze. 

It took about an hour to get the fires under control.