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Prime Minister Mark Carney fielded questions about the trade war with the United States and his decision to delay the federal budget to the fall as he faced his first question period grilling in the House of Commons Wednesday.

Conservative House leader Andrew Scheer welcomed Carney to the House before launching into a question about Canada's response to U.S. tariffs.

"This is where democracy lives, and this is where we provide rigorous scrutiny on every word he says and every dollar he spends," Scheer said.

Manitoba has declared a provincial state of emergency as dozens of wildfires continue to burn across the province, threatening communities, infrastructure, and natural resources.

An emergency alert issued Tuesday warns of rapidly spreading fires and extreme fire conditions, particularly in northern and eastern Manitoba, where several communities have already been evacuated or placed under evacuation alerts.

A rapidly growing wildfire near the Saskatchewan border in Northern Manitoba has prompted a mandatory evacuation order for the entire community of Flin Flon.

The wildfire, identified as Fire WE024, was first detected on Monday near the community of Creighton, Sask., and has since ballooned in size. As of Wednesday afternoon, the estimated area is 20,000 hectares and is now threatening the community.

Two performances and one honourary degree will mark an incredible week for one of the most beloved storytellers in Canadian classical music. 

“It’s very humbling,” says Tom Allen of the honourary degree he will receive from Brandon University at their convocation proceedings this week.  

Following the Winnipeg Jets elimination from the Stanley Cup playoffs, one player is recovering after having surgery. 

The Winnipeg Jets shared on Facebook on Wednesday afternoon that Captain Adam Lowry underwent successful hip surgery yesterday. 

"It is anticipated that his rehabilitation will take five to six months," the post said. 

To answer any fans' questions, the team said that he is expected to make a full recovery. 

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says widespread wildfires have the city of Flin Flon on the verge of evacuation while officials work to find places to put thousands more possible evacuees.

The city's 5,000 residents were told Tuesday to be ready to flee at a moment's notice. Hospital patients are being moved to safety.

Officials say the fire, threatening Flin Flon from the north, began Monday in the Saskatchewan town of Creighton and crossed the Manitoba boundary. The town's 1,200 residents have been asked to pack essentials and fuel up in case they’re told to leave.

A stretch of Fermor Ave. has reopened Wednesday morning following a serious collision.

Emergency crews were called to Fermor on the outskirts of Winnipeg on Wednesday just after 8 a.m.

The westbound lanes of Fermor were closed between Murdock Rd. and Symington Rd.

At 8:50 a.m., Manitoba Infrastructure sent out a notice saying the roadway had been reopened. As of 8:55 a.m. heavy delays remain for the westbound lanes.

There is no word on this time of how many vehicles were involved or injuries.

The Louis Riel Arts and Technology Centre raised thousands of dollars at an event held earlier this month in honour of those battling cancer. 

It was all part of their 14th annual Cure-a-thon, where students and staff offered salon services, hosted a bake sale and pizza lunch, ran a car wash, organized games in the gym and held a silent auction.

A pre-alert evacuation notice has been issued for the City of Flin Flon as a wildfire draws close to the community. 

The northern Manitoba city issued the alert at 7:40 p.m. after a fire broke out nearby. 

The city says the pre-alert was issued due to the dry conditions and the proximity of the fires. 

Residents are encouraged to be prepared and ready to act if an evacuation is called. They say it could occur on short notice if the situation escalates.

As May comes to a close, one Winnipeg non-profit is hoping to continue the conversation about Mental Health Awareness. 

"Peer Connections MB is a peer support organization providing support to any Manitoban with a mental health concern or a substance use issue," says Julia Hoeppner, the Executive Director of Peer Connections MB. "We offer several options for service, the first being peer support. Which is people connecting over shared experiences."