6 h. ago FIFA World Cup 2026 hospitality tickets released — starting at $2,500 each

"What they are going to see is the greatest sporting spectacle and it's going to be here, for seven games," Kingsley Bailey with Vancouver Ticket told Global News.

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12 h. ago Classy FIFA 2026 World Cup Toronto tickets now for sale and prices are astronomical

If you're looking to catch a FIFA World Cup game in Canada, one new avenue to get tickets is officially open.But you might have to budget accordingly.Hospitality tickets — often known as box seats or suite tickets—  went on sale Monday at 10 a.m. for the majority of the matches at the two Canadian venues.Packages are available for non-Canada group stage matches, as well as a pair of round of 32 knockout matches in each city. Nine of the 13 total matches taking place in Canada are now on sale. The packages are run through partner company On Location, which is handling the hospitality packages for the whole tournament.Seven FIFA World Cup games are scheduled for Vancouver and six for Toronto. Vancouver will host matches from June 13 through July 7, while Toronto has matches from June 12 to July 7.Tickets are currently available in Canada (as well as in the United States and Mexico) in five different tiers.Here's what each pricing level of the ...

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16 h. ago Sky’s the limit when it comes to hospitality packages for 2026 World Cup

Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are now available for Canadians, although only for those willing to pay a premium. The first wave of tickets comes in deluxe packages, provided by On Location, FIFA’s official tournament hospitality partner. They range from $2,500 for a single-game package to the sky’s the limit. Canadians will have two […]

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63 h. ago Huge lines and tech issues plague debut of new coaster at Canada's Wonderland

Thrillseekers flocked to Canada's Wonderland on Saturday for the debut of the park's new record-breaking launch coaster, AlpenFury — but the first day for the hotly anticipated ride didn't come without a little bit of chaos.Wonderland's new flagship attraction is proving a massive draw for park attendance on its first day, debuting to overwhelming demand on Saturday, July 12.But, in a familiar turn of events for a hot ticket event in the Greater Toronto Area, the hyped-up attraction has already devolved into a day-one crowd scene.@canadaswonderland 🎥 It’s here. The AlpenFury POV you’ve been waiting for. 🤯 And today, it’s not just a video...AlpenFury officially open! Experience the rush as you launch straight through Wonder Mountain, hit 115 km/h, and tear through nine mind-bending inversions. Are you brave enough to face nature’s wrath? *Filmed with park-approved mounted devices. #AlpenFury #CanadasWonderland #RollerCoaster #LaunchCoaster #Toronto #Th...

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3 d. ago Fans are outraged over Ticketmaster's handling of Coldplay shows in Toronto

Coldplay fans are sounding off on social media after a messy rollout for the band's Toronto shows left many heartbroken and shocked over tickets getting flipped for sky-high prices.The Music of the Spheres World Tour touched down in Toronto this month, with two back-to-back shows left at the Rogers Centre on July 11 and 12. But for many fans, trying to score tickets has been nothing short of a disaster.One frustrated fan tagged the band directly in a post on X:"@coldplay please do something, I have been a huge fan for years. I want to see you in Toronto. I have sat on TICKETMASTER for months/days & hours there were released tickets at 9 I got them but it glitched and now they are being resold for 1600$! I am a true fan who wants to come😭"The tweet has struck a nerve with other fans who also experienced Ticketmaster glitches, queue chaos, pricing disparity, and disappearing seats — even after waiting for hours in line. To make things worse, tickets that were originall...

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7 d. ago Over 3,000 tickets issued, 200 vehicles towed in no stopping blitz in Toronto

Toronto Police Parking Enforcement officers issued more than 3,000 tickets and towed over 200 vehicles during its recent no stopping enforcement blitz. Working with the City of Toronto, cops targeted drivers stopped in no stopping zones during weekday afternoon peak periods from 3 to 7 p.m. across high-traffic corridors in the downtown core. This blitz […]

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1 week ago Adam: What makes Canada a global player? Hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup, of course

Soccer fever was high as hundreds of fans lined up on Sparks Street to get a glimpse of the trophy and take selfies this past week. Even Mark Carney was excited.

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1 week ago Oasis fan fights Ticketmaster for Toronto concert refund after singer drops racial slur

Britpop icons Oasis are back together after a 16-year hiatus, but the '90s band's brash frontman, Liam Gallagher, is already stirring up controversy ahead of back-to-back Toronto shows at the brand-new Rogers Stadium next month.Gallagher has been under fire since Tuesday over a derogatory tweet that used a racial slur to refer to people of Asian descent. The backlash was immediate, though the "Whatever" singer would initially defend his statements before backtracking and attempting damage control.Gallagher later took to X to apologize to fans, but one local ticketholder isn't being swayed by the singer's sudden change of tone.Sorry if I offended anyone with my tweet before it wasn't intentional you know I love you all and I do not discriminate. peace and love LG x— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) July 1, 2025Ontario resident Yifan Liu, who had purchased tickets to one of the upcoming Oasis tour dates in Toronto on August 25, was shocked ...

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1 week ago Huge spike in Europeans wanting to visit Ontario amid decline in U.S. tourism

Thinking of your next summer getaway? You might already be living in it. According to a new study by the Europe Pulse Study from Context Research Group, Ontario is a top destination choice for European travellers. The study showed that more than half of European travellers are considering a trip to Ontario, with a strong appeal in visiting Toronto, thanks, in part, to the city's upcoming role as one of the host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Eighty-seven percent also say that Canada, as a country, is appealing enough to visit on its own, rather than as a side trip to the U.S. If you're trying to grasp why that might be, the study also showed that, amid the tense political climate in the U.S., 62 per cent of European travellers are wary of visiting the States, making Canada an even more attractive getaway. Destination Ontario, along with Destination Toronto, commissioned the study to gain a deeper understanding of how global events are influe...

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2 w. ago Newegg Kicks Off 4th of July Sale with FantasTech Price Protection on Early Tech Deals

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — Newegg Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: NEGG) (the “Company”), a leading global technology e-commerce company, today launched its 4th of July Sale and Canada Day Sale, the official kickoff to the retailer’s 11th annual FantasTech sales event. Running from June 30 through July 6, the sale features thousands of early tech deals, many […]

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2 w. ago Two paused Toronto red light camera tickets get the green light on appeal

'What happened here is that the justice went a step too far,' said Justice David Rose

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3 w. ago Receiver planning sale of Yukon gold mine involved in contaminant release disaster

PricewaterhouseCoopers to seek court approval for a sale process

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3 w. ago An ugly Toronto parking lot has been transformed into a colourful oasis

A Toronto parking lot known for raking in over $1 million per year just gained a colourful addition.The Green P Carpark 244 at 34 Hanna Ave in Liberty Village is planned to be converted into a new public park following the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the neighbourhood is getting a taste of things to come through a new temporary public space.The 184-spot surface parking lot at the corner of East Liberty Street and Hanna Avenue has just been spruced up with a colourful mural that invites locals to love their community.The Love Liberty mural by local artist Elise Goodhoofd officially opened on Friday, June 20 to kick off the summer season.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Liberty Village BIA (@libertyvillagebia)Goodhoofd explains that the 10,000 square foot mural "will be used as a temporary park for the next few years, during FIFA.""I painted eight-foot letters spe...

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3 w. ago Change needed: Factors standing in the way of the Oilers winning a Stanley Cup next year

Now what? After another regime change and a major player overhaul in the summer, the Edmonton Oilers seem father away from a Stanley Cup right now than they did a year ago. What started out as an epic series with the Florida Panthers — three-straight ferocious overtime games — fizzled into the Oilers being exposed. […]

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3 w. ago Edmonton Oilers already picked as early Stanley Cup favourites in 2026

Cue the doom and gloom. The Edmonton Oilers lost in the Stanley Cup Final. Again. To the Florida Panthers. Again. And somehow, this time seems even worse than the last time around, when they bounced back from a 3-0 series deficit to force Game 7, only to end up losing by the slimmest of margins, […]

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4 w. ago Canada men’s soccer: Phoneys will be sniffed out, and kicked out

As the Canadian men's soccer team kicks off the Gold Cup and run to the 2026 World Cup, there's no need for buy-in from any of its players — the bond of brotherhood is enough.

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