As smoke billowing from wildfires continues to fill the air in much of Manitoba, a number of events in and around Winnipeg have been cancelled due to concerns about outdoor conditions Environment and Climate Change Canada warns can be dangerous.

Much of the province, including the southern cities of Winnipeg and Brandon and Thompson to the north, remained under air quality warnings from the agency on Saturday.

Environment Canada's alert advised people to reschedule or cancel outdoor sports, activ…