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Canada's 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record.

The latest figures posted by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre suggest the fires have torn through 72,000 square kilometres, an area roughly the size of New Brunswick.

That surpasses the next worst season in 1989 and is about half the area burned during the record-setting 2023 season, according to a federal database of wildfire seasons dating back to 1972.

Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at CFB Trenton on Friday.

That means the annual salary for a new recruit will go from $43,368 to $52,044.

Other military members will also receive pay raises, with smaller increases for higher ranks — part of a broader plan to boost recruitment and operational readiness. The new pay hikes will be retroactive to April 1 of this year.

The Classic 107 Cruiser cruised to the Africa Pavilion at Tec Voc High School, 1555 Wall Street on Friday evening.  

It then zoomed off to the Ethiopian Pavilion at the Ethiopian Cultural Center, 215 Selkirk Avenue. It ended its night at the British Isles Pavilion at the Heather Curling Club, 120 Rue Youville.

The Africa Pavilion showcased energetic performances from across the continent, featuring West African-inspired dance and musical performances inspired by Eastern and Southern Africa.

The Manitoba Museum might have one of the largest collections of Hudson’s Bay artifacts, but its CEO isn't bitter the defunct retailer's crown jewel isn’t destined for her institution.

There will soon be a new home for the 355-year-old royal charter that birthed the Bay, giving it extraordinary control over a vast swath of unceded lands — and enormous influence over settlers' early relations with Indigenous Peoples.

The City of Winnipeg is reminding residents of a text message scam currently happening.

The City said that someone is sending text messages impersonating the Winnipeg Parking Authority. 

While Winnipeg Parking Authority does not send out text messages, the collections agency, CBV Collection Services Ltd., sends text message reminders to those with outstanding fines. Text messages may include links for payment but will always direct the recipient to “call Wpg311 to validate.”

If you receive a text that you are unsure about, contact 311.

A section of the Provencher Bridge will be closed on Sunday.

All eastbound lanes of Provencher Bridge between Israel Asper Way to Tache Avenue will be closed from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on August 10. 

The closure is to accommodate electrical work.

All eastbound lanes will be open for morning and afternoon rush hours but motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes.

The Tampa Bay Rays recalled 25-year-old outfielder Tristan Peters from triple-A Durham, Peters will join the Rays for their west coach swing, starting in Seattle.

Drafted out of Southern Illinois University Carbondale in the seventh round by Milwaukee in 2021, Peters has starred at triple-A this season. The six-foot outfielder owns a .282/.370/.453 slash line, 11 home runs and 11 stolen bases through 105 games for the Bulls.

Around the World at 9 AM with Classic 107 — Saturday, August 10 

This Saturday morning, we’re throwing open the musical doors to Week 2 of Folklorama, Winnipeg’s beloved celebration of culture, food, and community. At 9 AM, we’ll be taking you on a musical journey through the countries and cultures represented by pavilions opening for their first night of performances this week. 

A serious crash has closed a Maples corner.

The collision happened at Jefferson Avenue and Sheppard Street on Friday.

There is no word on what caused the collision or if there are any injuries. 

Motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes.

More to come.

August 8, 2025 is the one-year anniversary of the death of a 26-year-old, Tanner Barry Keeper, and investigators are still searching for answers. 

Members of the Traffic Division continue to investigate and are asking for the public assistance to help identify the vehicle and driver involved in the incident.

At approximately 3:30 a.m. on August 8, 2024, a male was located at Queen Elizabeth Way and Mayfair Avenue with serious injuries. 

He was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. 

The victim was later identified as Keeper.