40 h. ago B.C. needs a 'real estate czar,' developer Bob Rennie tells premier

B.C. Premier David Eby and developer Bob Rennie discuss various Vancouver issues at a UDI event on Oct. 3, 2025.

Sport

51 h. ago Here's how much it will cost you to score FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets in Toronto

You might want to start a conversation early about how you plan to make rent next summer if you're considering attending the FIFA World Cup.On Wednesday, the first batch of fans successfully completed the Visa presale draw, granting them the right to purchase tickets for the FIFA World Cup.While there was massive interest in the first of many presale draws, little was known about the cost of tickets for each round of the tournament.Six matches of next year's 48-team tournament are being held in Toronto, while seven will be played in Vancouver. Toronto has been awarded the rights to host Canada's opening group stage game, four other group stage games, and a round of 32 game. Meanwhile, Vancouver will host two Canada games, three other group stage games, and a pair of knockout games in the round of 32 and round of 16.The Athletic's Henry Bushnell compiled a price list for each match of the tournament, sourced from fans who were lucky enough to get through the firs...

Economics

65 h. ago David Eby government to power $3 billion backing of North Coast Transmission Line

Vaughn Palmer: Premier Eby, by his own admission, will provide as much as $3 billion in provincial backing for the North Coast Transmission Line, with no guarantees of private investment until the line is finished.

Politics

3 d. ago David Eby has been big on promising to fix the DTES, but still no sign of a breakthrough

Vaughn Palmer: Dealing with the problems of the Vancouver neighbourhood was on the list of the premier's 100-day goals coming into office

Other

3 d. ago Airbnb wants exemption during FIFA World Cup in Vancouver, but Eby says ‘no’

The report, from Deloitte, projects a shortfall of 70,000 nights during the tournament's busiest stretch and warns that the gap could drive up hotel prices by 200 per cent.

Other

3 d. ago As FIFA ticket sales finally arrive, so do the World Cup scammers

The rise of AI means an expected explosion of bots and scammers preying on World Cup ticket hopefuls.

Sport

5 d. ago FIFA gives Vancouver coed rec teams game of a lifetime to help promote World Cup festivities

Urban Rec squads were surprised when they found out their Sunday game was going to have a big-time feel to it, complete with a film crew

Other

8 d. ago Why B.C. Place won’t keep the grass growing after FIFA World Cup

Patrick Johnston: The logistics of B.C. Place mean that having a natural grass surface after next year's World Cup is pretty much impossible

Other

8 d. ago B.C. Premier David Eby pops into UBCM with few announcements: 'A rocky time to govern'

Eby promised 100 new involuntary care beds, as well as impending legislation to begin construction on the North Coast Transmission Line without the need for private investment.

Politics

8 d. ago B.C. premier promises to listen to local government on heritage act changes, further isolating his forests minister

Vaughn Palmer: Forests minister with no friends in local government after attacking UBCM president

Politics

9 d. ago Meet Maple the Moose, Canada’s mascot for the FIFA 2026 World Cup

Move over Bullwinkle. Maple the Moose is here. FIFA announced Thursday that Maple, a red-clad moose will be Canada’s official mascot for the 2026 World Cup. Zayu the Jaguar and Clutch the Bald Eagle will serve as mascots for fellow co-host Mexico and the United States, respectively. “The ’26 team has just got bigger — […]

Other

1 week ago Toronto's Gardiner Expressway construction could actually wrap up this year

Originally projected to finish in April 2027, the Gardiner Expressway's construction is now way ahead of schedule, with the remaining work potentially wrapping up by the end of 2025, according to the City.On Tuesday, city manager Paul Johnson confirmed that construction on the aging expressway could be completed by the end of 2025 or early next year, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, during which Toronto is set to host six games. The first soccer match kicks off on June 12, 2026. Construction on the 60-year-old highway began back in March 2024 and was initially expected to finish in April 2027. However, after an investment of $73 million from the provincial government — which allowed 24/7 work with additional equipment and faster delivery of materials — that timeline was moved up to April 2026. Now, with things "progressing very well," the City says construction is currently tracking a further six months ahead of the accelerate...

Other

1 week ago BMO Field midway though $146M facelift ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The city is paying $123 million for the upgrades with MLSE, which manages the city-owned facility, contributing $23 million

Economics

1 week ago Major work at BMO Field ahead of Toronto’s 2026 FIFA World Cup games

On Tuesday, the City of Toronto and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment revealed details of the first phase of renovations, including new screens and broadcast infrastructure.

Politics

2 w. ago B.C. premier hopes Ottawa is listening — this time — on real bail reforms

Vaughn Palmer: David Eby discussed the issue with federal officials as friends and family attend a Kelowna court case for man accused of killing ex-wife

Society

2 w. ago A bunch of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get dramatic new lighting

A handful of iconic Toronto landmarks are about to get some major upgrades that will help these beloved structures shine to their maximum potential, in quite the literal sense of the term.It's apparent that beautification efforts have begun in earnest ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup games scheduled to take place in Toronto, and some major landmarks in the city are due for a refresh ahead of the big event next summer.Items before the City's Economic and Community Development Committee and the Board of Governors of Exhibition Place in September detail plans to upgrade lighting on a trio of structures: the Prince Edward (Bloor) Viaduct, Princes' Gates, and the Automotive Building.The Prince Edward Viaduct spanning the Don Valley was modified with an award-winning structure known as the Luminous Veil in 2003, estimated to have saved over 150 lives since its installation. This pedestrian-proof barrier — built in response to the bridge's growing notoriety ...

Other

2 w. ago Opinion: NDP government’s disastrous fiscal update adds to B.C.’s woes

Tegan Hill and Milagros Palacios: More and more taxpayer dollars will go toward simply financing government debt rather than to health care, education and/or tax relief.

Politics

2 w. ago David Eby's views on migration problems shouldn't shock anyone

Douglas Todd: Many forces work against Eby's wish to convene “a serious and adult conversation” about migration levels. They include name-calling and federal secrecy

Sport

2 w. ago Canadian kids can become Official Match Ball Carriers at the FIFA World Cup 26™

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Canada next year, and Kia is giving young soccer fans the chance of a lifetime: to step onto the pitch as an Official Match Ball Carrier.That’s right! A few lucky Canadian youths will get to walk onto the field, deliver the official match ball to the referee, and kick off the action at one of the Canadian-hosted matches in Toronto or Vancouver.However, it gets even more exciting, as Kia will also select seven standout soccer players from this group to represent Canada at the Official Match Ball Carrier (OMBC) Cup. The OMBC Cup is an international tournament scheduled to take place in Los Angeles in 2026. These young athletes will get to compete against teams from 9 other countries, showing off their skills on the global stage!How it all worksThink a kid you know has what it takes? Parents and guardians can register boys 13 and under (born between April 1, 2012, and July 31, 2016) to take part in regional tryouts happening across the country this...

Society

3 w. ago David Eby's criticism of federal immigration policies comes as his approval rating tanks

Vaughn Palmer: B.C. premier under attack from within his party for remarks blaming immigration for housing woes, youth unemployment

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