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FIFA changes course on disposable water bottles after backlash

FIFA announced that fans are now allowed to bring disposable water bottles into the stadiums in the U.S. and Canada for the upcoming World Cup.

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FIFA cancels World Cup tickets for fans who got them free due to error

FIFA has cancelled World Cup tickets issued to about 60 fans who mistakenly got them for free because of a website error.

June 5, 2026 9:33 am PST PST

Malhotra’s full-circle return to Canucks transcends friendship: 'It's their vision'

After a subsequent four-season stint as an assistant coach with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Malhotra has once again been lured back to the West Coast.

June 5, 2026 7:05 am PST PST

Maxime Crépeau named Canada's starting goalkeeper for World Cup

Maxime Crépeau will be Canada’s starting goalkeeper at the FIFA World Cup. Canada coach Jesse Marsch announced the decision at a press conference Thursday,...

June 4, 2026 11:49 am PST PST

Vancouver International Airport says it's ready for FIFA

Vancouver will host its first FIFA World Cup 2026 match in less than two weeks. YVR says it has been preparing for this for nearly four years.

June 3, 2026 8:10 pm PST PST

Workers at iconic B.C. hotel serve strike notice ahead of FIFA World Cup's arrival

Workers at Victoria's Empress Hotel have served strike notice in the latest in a series of labour actions taken as B.C. prepares to welcome FIFA travellers.

June 3, 2026 12:44 pm PST PST

Burnaby resident raising concerns over risk of pollution from artificial turf fields

A Burnaby resident is raising concerns after he discovered what appears to be crumb rubber from nearby artificial turf fields collecting near a storm drain connected to sensitive fish habitat.

June 2, 2026 10:04 pm PST PST

Businesses and consumers divided over World Cup

With the arrival of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver just around the corner, polling suggests not everyone is excited to play host.

June 2, 2026 8:48 am PST PST

Canucks hire Manny Malhotra as head coach

The Vancouver Canucks didn’t have to look very far for their next bench boss. 

June 2, 2026 6:12 am PST PST

Surrey soccer club ready to welcome FIFA

Excitement is building at the BC Tigers Football Club in Surrey with the FIFA World Cup just days away from hitting Vancouver.

May 31, 2026 1:58 pm PST PST