AccuWeather meteorologist Paul Pastelok told USA TODAY that the wildfires are likely to continue well into October in Canada, so smoke will continue to be an issue in the United States into the fall.

A rural Manitoba community is pushing back against what its mayor says have become increasingly ugly and abusive comments being posted on the municipality's Facebook page.

A new program aims to help newcomers and racialized youth in Brandon, Man., step into the world of local government — and imagine themselves as future leaders.