FIFA World Cup

• ‘Super stoked’: Granville Street Pedestrian Zone ready to welcome FIFA fans

  Ken Sim said they hope that businesses along the Granville Strip will benefit from more people coming to the area, watching the games and having a drink or a bite to eat.

  Sports

  Jun 12
  
• No refunds after Toronto FIFA Fan Festival evacuated over lightning concerns

  The city confirmed no refunds would be issued for Toronto's FIFA Fan Festival, after a weather-related evacuation required attendees to leave the venue.

  Canada

  Jun 12
  
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• Here’s where to watch the FIFA World Cup as Team Canada kicks off in Toronto

  If you aren't attending a match at Toronto Stadium or couldn't get tickets to FIFA Fan Festival, not to worry, there are plenty of other places in the city to catch a game.

  Canada

  Jun 12
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• FIFA World Cup begins today. Here’s how Toronto healthcare workers prepared

  Toronto healthcare workers have spent months preparing for possible threats — from mass-casualty events to outbreaks of viral illnesses such as measles and norovirus.

  Health

  Jun 11
• Celebrating the ‘Pheephaa Werld Kupp’ as Vancouver bar gets creative

  A Vancouver beer bar has developed a creative and tongue-in-cheek way to advertise the FIFA World Cup while avoiding any FIFA trademark infringement.

  Sports

  Jun 10
• Vancouver hotel rooms, FIFA World Cup game tickets still available with days to go

  Tickets are still available for the first of seven matches in Vancouver and as of Tuesday, there were tickets available for about $400 each.

  Economy

  Jun 9
• Vancouver cleaned up ahead of FIFA World Cup starting

  On the Granville Street strip, which is now closed to vehicles and buses, every piece of trash is being picked up and a hand-washing station has been installed.

  Canada

  Jun 8
• Vancouver bars, restaurants ready for FIFA fans as police prepare for any hooligans

  Granville Street is now closed to buses and vehicles through July 26 for the World Cup pedestrian zone and bars and restaurants are getting ready.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 8
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• ‘Billionaire greed’: Some Vancouver businesses concerned about FIFA World Cup

  The owners and operators of three Vancouver businesses are already experiencing challenges with the influence that the World Cup has on the city. 

  Economy

  Jun 8
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• Gender-based violence uptick expected during World Cup in Vancouver

  Battered Women's Support Services says it is an important move as they expect to see an uptick in gender-based violence during the World Cup.

  Sports

  Jun 8