Author: El Mundo Canada Newsroom

Prime Minister Mark Carney acknowledged during the NATO summit in Turkey that U.S. President Donald Trump has successfully pressured alliance members to increase their defense contributions. Speaking to reporters on the final day of the gathering, Carney stated that countries are now taking greater responsibility for their military capabilities.The Canadian leader revealed he recently spoke with Trump and conveyed that the American president’s longstanding criticism of NATO spending has gained significant traction. According to Carney, this push for increased military investment began under former President Barack Obama but has accelerated under Trump’s persistent demands for allies to shoulder more of…

A Canadian-led expedition has achieved a historic milestone by capturing the first-ever images of the Quest, the vessel aboard which legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton took his final breath over a century ago. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society released the remarkable footage on Wednesday, offering the world a glimpse into maritime history resting at the bottom of the Labrador Sea.The haunting images reveal the ship’s bow standing upright on the ocean floor, approximately 390 meters deep and roughly 80 kilometers off Labrador’s southern coast. The vessel’s distinctive portholes appear to gaze into the dark waters like watchful eyes, while…

The true measure of U.S. power is not limited to its trade figures or international treaties, because its authority is felt in any arena where decisions affecting the world order are made. Sports is just one such arena, although it seems that many are bothered by the fact that the same rules that apply to everyone also apply when this country has something at stake. What happened at the World Cup—even though the U.S. team was disqualified—is a perfect example of how things work, no matter how much some people want to portray it as a scandal or an…

Dangerous conditions on the South Saskatchewan River have prompted urgent safety warnings from Saskatoon officials after powerful currents damaged critical safety equipment and required emergency responders to conduct two water rescues over the weekend.The intense river flows displaced floating safety markers positioned between University Bridge and the weir, leaving portions of the waterway without proper hazard identification. City crews are working diligently to restore the buoys as quickly as conditions allow, according to municipal authorities.The Saskatoon Fire Department responded to two separate emergencies during the weekend. On Saturday afternoon, crews intercepted an unmanned pontoon boat drifting downstream and successfully guided…

Residents across New Brunswick are raising their voices in a unified call for stronger safeguards to protect the province’s drinking water supply. Citizens, community groups, and First Nations are urging the provincial government to take decisive action to ensure clean and safe water for all.Among the key demands is the creation of a digital platform that would provide residents with real-time access to water quality information. The proposed online portal would feature interactive maps and dashboards displaying current water safety conditions alongside historical data, giving communities unprecedented transparency about their drinking water.These recommendations emerged from extensive public consultations conducted between…

The owners of a former General Motors auto parts facility in St. Catharines have lost their appeal but received a four-month window to address serious safety concerns at the abandoned industrial property. The city’s property standards committee rejected requests for further delays while acknowledging the complexity of the cleanup operation.City officials issued compliance orders in May for the properties located at 282 and 285 Ontario Street following numerous resident complaints. The orders require the owners, operating under a numbered company, to either repair, board up, or demolish the deteriorating buildings that have become a neighborhood eyesore and safety hazard.During a…

A grassroots advocacy group in Saskatchewan is intensifying pressure on Regina officials to address deteriorating infrastructure that creates daily obstacles for people with disabilities. Barrier Free Saskatchewan has been vocal about the poor conditions in the Demarco and Second Avenue neighborhood, where cracked roads, uneven surfaces, and drainage problems have plagued residents for years.Group members Rodney Sawa and Terri Sleeva, both individuals living with disabilities, have personally experienced the challenges of navigating the city’s neglected streets. Sawa, who became disabled later in life, points out that even before his disability, he found many areas of Regina difficult to access. He…

This July 4 marks the 250th anniversary of the vote for the separation of the thirteen British colonies in North America from Great Britain, and the way some commentators have chosen to cover our Independence Day anniversary strikes me, frankly, as a distasteful distraction. Yes, Trump has turned much of the commemorative events into a personal tribute, and the U.S. Mint will issue a coin bearing his likeness. Yes, a group of Democratic organizers who had originally envisioned a unifying celebration for all communities across the country has had to redesign its own commemoration. All of that is real and…

Canadian Sprint Star Delivers Dominant Performance at World Athletics EventAndre De Grasse claimed a commanding 200-metre victory in Zagreb, demonstrating the kind of form that has made him one of the world’s most decorated sprinters. The Canadian track and field icon crossed the finish line first at the World Athletics Continental Tour event, sending a strong message to his competitors ahead of upcoming major competitions.The performance marks another milestone in De Grasse’s remarkable career and reinforces his status as a legitimate threat in the 200-metre event on the global stage. For Canadian athletics fans and sprint enthusiasts worldwide, this Zagreb…

The Sherritt Fort Saskatchewan refinery closure marks the end of a decades-long nickel and cobalt processing operation in Alberta. Sherritt International Corporation announced this week that it will permanently shut down its metals refinery in Fort Saskatchewan after exhausting its feed supply from the Moa nickel mine in Cuba.The closure represents a significant shift for the Canadian mining company, which has maintained operations in Cuba since 1954. As geopolitical pressures and operational challenges mount, Sherritt now faces a complete restructuring of its business model and workforce.Why Sherritt Is Closing the Alberta RefineryCuban Supply Chain BreakdownThe Fort Saskatchewan facility relied entirely…