4 h. ago Canada could play against Italy in Toronto at FIFA World Cup

It turns out that Canada does not yet know its FIFA World Cup opponent for their first-ever match on home soil.But on June 12, 2026, Canada has a shot at taking on one of the most successful soccer countries of all time.Canada knows it will play Qatar and Switzerland in its final two group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both games taking place in Vancouver.In Toronto, though, they await one of four opponents for their opening match of the tournament: Italy, Northern Ireland, Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.And while they've missed out on the last two World Cups, it seems hard to say the Italian side is anything other than the team Canada would least like to see coming out of the final round of European qualifying.Italy is ranked 12th in the FIFA World Rankings, and is a four-time winner of the FIFA World Cup, one of only three countries to win at least that many times. Wales is ranked 32nd, Northern Ireland is ranked 69th, while Bosnia and Herzegovina are ranked ...

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8 d. ago Vancouver Giants defenceman Ryan Lin ‘is like a Drew Doughty’

Vancouver Giants coach Parker Burgess maintains that potential 2026 NHL Draft first-rounder Ryan Lin's ability to defend is undervalued.

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1 week ago Guns N’ Roses 2026 tour to hit Toronto, two other Canadian cities

The tour kicks off in Monterrey, Mexico on March 28 and wraps up on Sept. 19 in Atlanta

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1 week ago City of Vancouver to allow more noise, but limit street vendors and performers during World Cup

The city will also ramp up municipal ticket enforcement during the period, with fines ranging from $250 to $1,000

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1 week ago No Means No – it’s time for Vancouver City Council to listen to their residents

VANCOUVER — CUPE 15 and CUPE 1004, the two unions who represent more than 6,500 inside, outside and parks workers in the City of Vancouver, are urging council to reconsider their approach to the 2026 budget. “We’ve seen a record number of residents speak out against this budget. It’s time for Mayor and Council to […]

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1 week ago Opinion: The costs we don’t see — Vancouver’s proposed 2026 budget and the politics of austerity

Erick Villagomez: The document discusses livability, sustainability and the importance of planning for long-term needs yet the investments that actually sustain those ideals are where cuts are made.

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1 week ago Guns N' Roses coming Vancouver: What to know about the 2026 concert

The hard-rock legends have announced a 2026 world tour that will bring them to B.C. Place next year

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1 week ago Guns N' Roses in Vancouver: What to know about the 2026 concert

The hard-rock legends have announced a 2026 world tour that will bring them to B.C. Place next year

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1 week ago The potential risks and rewards for ABC Vancouver with its big 'zero' budget

Dan Fumano: Vancouverites can expect to hear a lot about the 2026 municipal budget between its approval, expected this week, and next October's election. But regardless of what politicians and parties say, what voters are likely to remember next October is what they actually experience in their day-to-day lives.

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2 w. ago Shawn Desman plays Vancouver this week: What to know about the concert

Here's everything you need to know about the Shawn Desman concert in Vancouver

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2 w. ago 2026 FIFA World Cup: Who’s in, who’s not, and Vancouver’s stratospheric ticket prices

Scotland is back in the World Cup for the first time in 28 years. Same for Austria and Norway, which hasn’t been in soccer’s biggest dance since France 1998.

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2 w. ago Lamb of God is coming to Vancouver: What to know about the 2026 tour

Everything you need to know about the Lamb Of God Tour 2026 dates

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2 w. ago Lululemon reveals Team Canada Olympic gear for Milano Cortina 2026 Games

Homegrown hockey superstar Sidney Crosby joined the reveal alongside other Lululemon Team Canada Ambassadors

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3 w. ago Huge public response over lack of detail in ABC Vancouver's 'back to basics' budget

Vancouver residents repeatedly urged city council not to approve the 2026 operating budget without more detail and transparency

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4 w. ago Granville Street social housing, subject of countless complaints, emergency calls, will close by June 2026

B.C. Minister says the closure is part of an agreement requested by Vancouver around larger plans for the Granville Entertainment District, but not specifically related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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4 w. ago Granville Street social housing, subject of countless complaints and emergency calls, will close by June 2026

B.C. Minister says the closure is part of an agreement requested by Vancouver around larger plans for the Granville Entertainment District, but not specifically related to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

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