Author: El Mundo Canada Newsroom

Alberta RCMP have issued an urgent Amber Alert for a six-year-old boy who was taken from a small community near the Alberta-British Columbia border. Authorities are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings immediately.The child, identified as Lanakai Morrison, was taken on Tuesday from Valhalla Centre, a hamlet located approximately 63 kilometres northwest of Grande Prairie. He is described as having a slight build with long, light-brown hair and brown eyes.Investigators believe the young boy may be traveling with his mother, 35-year-old Krista Morrison, and her partner, 35-year-old Daniel Ludwig. Morrison is described as 173 centimetres tall…

Canadian shoppers may soon notice higher prices at the seafood counter, and the culprit might surprise you: anchovies. These small, often overlooked fish play a crucial role in the global food supply chain, serving as a primary ingredient in fishmeal used to feed farmed salmon, pigs, and poultry.The numbers paint a concerning picture for household budgets. Fish prices in Canada already climbed approximately four percent in May compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Canada. Canned salmon saw an even more dramatic increase, jumping 14.3 percent over the same period. Meanwhile, Peruvian fishmeal prices have surged 13 percent in…

Three officers from the Peel Regional Police Service who were suspended amid a major anti-corruption investigation have been cleared of any criminal wrongdoing and have returned to their regular duties, the force has confirmed.The suspensions came shortly after seven Toronto police officers were arrested and charged as part of Project South, a wide-reaching investigation led by York Regional Police into alleged police corruption. While the Peel officers were never arrested or charged, their temporary removal from duty raised questions about the scope of the investigation.Recently unsealed court documents have shed new light on how Peel officers became entangled in the…

Toronto commuters recently experienced an unexpected burst of color at TMU subway station, where Tourism Calgary has launched one of its most ambitious marketing campaigns ever. The takeover transformed every advertising space in the station into a vibrant showcase of Calgary’s unique character and charm.The creative campaign, titled ‘Colours of Calgary,’ features eye-catching solid color backdrops paired with playful phrases that capture the essence of the Alberta city. Messages like ‘Friendliest City In the World Yellow,’ ‘Mmm, Ginger Beef Red,’ and ‘Two-Stepping Denim Blue’ greet passengers throughout the station, sparking curiosity and conversation among daily commuters.With a budget exceeding $500,000,…

The sound of grief echoes across Manitoba as families cope with a devastating surge in motorcycle fatalities this year. Among those mourning are the loved ones of Brenda Lee and Dan Keats, a beloved couple who tragically lost their lives in a collision on Breezy Point Road in St. Andrews on June 13.Paradise Lee, the couple’s granddaughter, remembers her grandparents as warm, caring individuals whose home was always open to anyone in need. She fondly recalls precious moments spent baking, gardening, and creating crafts with her grandmother Brenda, who she describes as both nurturing and resilient. The 65-year-old couple was…

A family farm near Saskatoon is facing an incredibly difficult situation after a devastating hailstorm completely destroyed their strawberry crops, leaving workers stunned when they arrived Monday morning to find ice pellets still scattered among the ruined plants.Chloe Kook, manager of Prairie Pathways farm, described the heartbreaking scene that greeted staff at the start of what should have been a normal workday. The damage from Sunday night’s storm was far worse than anyone anticipated, and experts believe the strawberry crop is too severely damaged to recover before the season ends.The destruction extended beyond the strawberries, affecting the farm’s corn maze…

A race against time is underway in British Columbia as the BC Parks Foundation works to secure one of the final privately-owned parcels of land within the beloved Myra Bellevue Provincial Park. The organization has until April 14 to raise enough funds to complete the purchase and protect the area from potential commercial development.The 32-hectare property sits within a nearly 8,000-hectare park famous for its historic railway trestles, stunning panoramic views, and popularity among hikers and cyclists. According to Andy Day, CEO of the BC Parks Foundation, many visitors mistakenly believe the entire park is publicly owned. “Some of them…

The energy that filled Vancouver’s streets during the FIFA World Cup has begun to fade as the city transitions back to its regular rhythm. Following the final match hosted at BC Place on Tuesday, residents noticed a significantly calmer atmosphere throughout downtown on Wednesday.City officials have announced that crews will spend the coming weeks removing temporary signage along the Last Mile spectator route. Most traffic restrictions and road closures that were implemented for game days have already been lifted, with Pacific Boulevard expected to fully reopen later this month according to the city’s official FIFA hosting website.The Vancouver Police Department…

Montreal officials have pulled the plug on a planned modular housing development in Outremont after discovering that soil contamination levels would make the project financially unfeasible. The initiative, which aimed to provide 30 transitional housing units for vulnerable residents, has been scrapped despite the city already investing approximately $1 million in site preparation.Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada explained that the contamination remediation costs would have more than doubled the per-unit expense, pushing it well beyond the acceptable threshold for modular housing projects. According to the mayor, each unit needed to cost under $100,000 to be viable, but the necessary cleanup work…

Edmonton residents dealing with abandoned vehicles in their neighborhoods can expect faster resolution as the city has significantly expanded its police impound lot capacity with approximately 150 new parking spaces.The expansion, which became operational on June 17, utilizes a former Edmonton Transit Service park-and-ride location that previously served as a construction staging area for the Yellowhead Trail project. This strategic move comes as city officials work to address growing concerns from community members about vehicles left unattended on public streets.The results are already showing promise. According to city data, the number of abandoned vehicles waiting for removal peaked at 682…