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Publication Date: May 22, 2026 - 10:00
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Gold rush or red card? World Cup demand in B.C. uncertain with just weeks to kickoff
May 22, 2026
With just three weeks until the June 13 kickoff for the first of Vancouver's seven matches, some indicators of demand like hotel bookings and ticket prices are flashing warning signs.
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Ontario Provincial Police has charged a man with first-degree murder in connection to a killing last year.
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Toronto and Vancouver cannabis shops and suppliers are expecting a high when the World Cup gets underway next week.
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