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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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Offside, yellow cards, penalty kicks: Your guide to key World Cup rulesWith the countdown for the FIFA World Cup's kickoff drawing closer and closer, here is a guideline of new rules and breakdowns of how certain plays work.CanadaJun 11
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Showers and thunderstorm likely just before Canada World Cup match in TorontoGlobal News' chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell said the humid weather looks set to break just before the 3 p.m. kickoff, with 'fantastic' weather over the weekend.CanadaJun 10
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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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Top Somali referee set to officiate World Cup matches denied entry to U.S.Omar Artan is hailed as one of Africa's best referees and was the ref for the decisive leg of the African Champions League final last month — Africa's biggest club soccer game.TrendingJun 9
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Toronto hotels expecting ‘uneven’ bookings in June thanks to World CupToronto's tourism sector had at one point expected to see a major boost from the global soccer tournament driven by travelling fans and large-scale bookings made by FIFA itself.CanadaJun 9
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Foreign officers to help Toronto cops manage international fans during FIFA World CupToronto police say they will work with officers from other countries during the FIFA World Cup to manage international fan groups.CanadaJun 8
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Expect ‘minor’ mail interruptions in World Cup cities, Canada Post warnsCanada Post says the interruptions will occur throughout the tournament, which runs from June 11 to July 19, at addresses near FIFA's fan festivals and stadiums.SportsJun 8
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Toronto spent tax dollars on World Cup tickets. The city says it’s almost sold them allOfficials put a plan into action last year to use host city privileges to buy more than 3,500 tickets to the six international soccer matches taking place in Toronto.CanadaJun 5
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Toronto police seize thousands of counterfeit soccer jerseys in Canada’s largest bustToronto police said the record-breaking bust was a concern because the proceeds from fake jerseys can go to organized crime and human trafficking.CrimeJun 1
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