FIFA World Cup

• 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.

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• 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.

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  Jun 8
  
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• 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.

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  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
• 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
• ‘Perfect for the World Cup’: Gastown, DTES marketed as Canada’s first Mexican Barrio

  In a collaborative initiative between the Gastown and Hastings Crossing BIAs, Mexican-owned businesses are celebrated as the city’s Latin population grows.

  Economy

  Jun 5
• FIFA reverses water bottle ban at World Cup games, some restrictions apply

  FIFA officials have done a bottle flip and announced they are reversing their previously announced reusable water bottle ban at World Cup games.

  Sports

  Jun 5
• Pot shops have high expectations from World Cup fans, tourists

  Toronto and Vancouver cannabis shops and suppliers are expecting a high when the World Cup gets underway next week.

  Canada

  Jun 5
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• FIFA bans reusable water bottles at World Cup, says water can be bought on site

  Many of the games are taking places in cities with high temperatures and humidity, such as Guadalajara and Monterrey, Mexico, as well as Los Angeles, New York and Atlanta.

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  Jun 4
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• Reusable water bottles banned at FIFA World Cup games, BC Place initially said otherwise

  Ticketholders recently received an update saying reusable water bottles will not be permitted at any stadium, including BC Place in Vancouver.

  Sports

  Jun 4