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Vancouver gets its turn in World Cup spotlight as Australia takes on TurkeyThousands of Turkish and Australian fans are expected at BC Place as Vancouver hosts its first-ever FIFA World Cup match tonight.SportsJun 13
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Vancouver bars rush beer and staff to the front line of World Cup’s war on thirstAustralian World Cup fans filled Tyler Broers' multi-level sports bar, Dublin Calling, before and after their team's match against Turkey, and nearly drank the bar dry.CanadaJun 17
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BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumptionBC Hydro says warm weather and FIFA World Cup activity could push spring electricity demand near record levels across the province.CanadaJun 12
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Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: policeThe first of seven matches to be played at BC Place was officially sold out, and the finale whistle left Australian fans ecstatic as they beat Turkey 2-0.SportsJun 14
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Iranian soccer body claims World Cup fan tickets revoked days before startThe federation's claims come amid heightened tensions between Iran, the U.S. and Israel, all of which are currently adhering to a fragile ceasefire.TrendingJun 9
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U.S. links Toronto consulate shooting to alleged Iranian-backed commanderAn man has been charged with terrorism offences in the U.S. and is accused of helping direct the March shooting at the U.S. consulate in Toronto and other attacks.CrimeMay 16
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B.C. government delays release of World Cup hosting costs until month’s endB.C. Premier David Eby was at B.C. Place today to unveil renovations made to the 55,000-seat stadium ahead of the tournament, which cost an estimated $196 million.SportsMay 12
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‘Final touches’ underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, TorontoThis year's tournament will be the biggest ever, with 48 nations taking part. A total of 104 games will be played in 16 host cities across Canada, the United States and Mexico.CanadaMay 11
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Trump flip-flops on ceasefire deal with Iran as attacks intensifyTrump has said on several occasions in recent weeks that he’s on the cusp of a deal with Iran, without anything coming to fruition.U.S. NewsJun 12
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Italy, Bosnia to play for right to face Canada in Toronto World Cup matchItaly finally won a match in the World Cup playoffs. Now the four-time champion needs to win one more to avoid failing to qualify for a third straight time.CanadaMar 27
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4 European nations begin quest to play Canada in Toronto World Cup matchItaly are under pressure to avoid failing to qualify for soccer’s biggest event for a third consecutive time after being eliminated by Sweden in 2017 and North Macedonia in 2022.CanadaMar 26
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Canada awaits winner of Italy, Bosnia match to determine Toronto World Cup gameIf Italy is going to qualify for its first World Cup in 12 years, the Azzurri’s defenders are going to have to contain a striker they respect and know well.CanadaMar 31
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Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US continues a frantic searchThe U.S. is searching for a missing pilot after a jet was shot down in Iran, as Donald Trump warns Tehran it has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.WorldApr 4
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Canada’s Einarson into world curling semifinalsKerri Einarson's curling team was playoff sharp in a 6-5 win over Japan to reach the women's world curling championship semifinals.SportsMar 21
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‘Attacks in Iran will escalate,’ Israel says as it strikes ‘heart of Tehran’Israel’s military said its attack on Friday targeted sites “in the heart of Tehran” used by Iran to produce ballistic missiles and other weapons.WorldMar 27
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Canada’s Einarson a step closer to curling goldCanada's Kerri Einarson will play for gold at the women's world curling championship Sunday in Calgary after defeating Japan 11-3.SportsMar 22
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Canada pledges $37M for Lebanon civilian aid amid Israel, Hezbollah fightThe government says the funding will go through United Nations agencies and the Red Cross to provide food, medical services, shelter and clean water.CanadaMar 12
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Trump warns NATO to help secure Strait of Hormuz or face ‘very bad future’About a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas normally passes through the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow passage of water between Iran and Oman.CanadaMar 16
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Dozens of Canadians have left Iran as Ottawa lays out evacuation optionsForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said the government was working on a number of options for getting Canadians out safely, including a 'limited number' of chartered flights.CanadaMar 4
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20 viral kitchen gadgets everyone is buyingDiscover the gadgets everyone’s talking about and why they’re becoming kitchen essentials–from a handy KitchenAid hand blender to a Salton bag sealer and beyond.The CuratorFeb 17