B.C. will get an economic boost from hosting the FIFA World Cup games, government says
June 24, 2025
There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
A joint statement from B.C. Tourism Minister Spencer Chandra Herbert and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim says one million additional out-of-province visitors are expected between 2026 and 2031, generating more than $1 billion in spending.
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About 200 Jasper residents, some quietly wiping away tears, gathered on Tuesday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of a wildfire that destroyed one-third of the picturesque mountain community. Speakers at the ceremony, which included officials from all levels of government, Parks Canada and an Indigenous elder, focused on the resilience of Jasper residents. They also paid respect to Morgan Kitchen, a 24-year-old wildland firefighter who died while battling the blaze.
July 22, 2025 - 18:55 | Alanna Smith | The Globe and Mail
An unidentified woman was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries after her bicycle was struck by a vehicle in the Stittsville community on Tuesday. Read More
July 22, 2025 - 18:53 | Gord Holder, Postmedia | Ottawa Citizen
In a video captured by Lori Arnason and Howard Mah, the bear can be seen growling while lunging and standing up on its hind legs.Coming face to face with a grizzly bear was the last thing a Calgary couple had in mind as they hiked along a popular mountain trail in southern Alberta.Lori Arnason and Howard Mah had planned a short hike Saturday through Troll Falls in Kananaskis to celebrate their wedding anniversary when they got the scare of a lifetime.
July 22, 2025 - 18:49 | | The Globe and Mail
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