Canadian supporters group The Voyageurs will be staging a march along the so-called “last mile” to the stadium, starting near Science World.
The Regional District of Central Okanagan says the Kalamoir Regional Park remains closed until further notice while safety and damage assessments are conducted.
BC Hydro confirmed it was an electrical issue at the park and that it originated on the ‘customer’s side’ of the electrical service.
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.
The federal government introduced the legislation on Wednesday that would require social media companies to restrict children under 16 years old from their platforms.
The Fan Festival will feature live screenings of men’s World Cup matches throughout the venue. It also includes musical performances, food and drink options and activities.
Police were called to a home in the 3600 block of Commercial Street at about 9 p.m. and arrived to find a suspect in the home, holding a man hostage inside.
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.
The price tag for the venue skyrocketed during construction; the original budget was set at $64.8 million in 2023 and has since tripled to an estimated $183 million.