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Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police globalnews.ca/news/11904016/…

Vancouver’s 1st World Cup game sees 2 arrests, no major incidents: police | Globalnews.ca

The 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.

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The 🇨🇦 World Cup jersey is back on one of the Laughing Men statues at English Bay in #Vancouver after recently being stolen. ⁦@GlobalBC⁩ @simisara730CKNW⁩
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Man who stabbed stranger in Vancouver Tim Hortons now charged with manslaughter globalnews.ca/news/11902675/…

Man who stabbed stranger in Vancouver Tim Hortons now charged with manslaughter - BC | Globalnews.ca

David Richard Morin, 32, has been charged in connection with the death of 54-year-old Michael Smadu, who was stabbed in Vancouver on Sept. 3.

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No jail time for man charged in fatal Surrey bus stop crash globalnews.ca/news/11902845/…

No jail time for man charged in fatal Surrey bus stop crash - BC | Globalnews.ca

Michael Gordon Bovencamp, who turns 46 this year, was handed a probation, a driving ban and a fine for the crash that killed a 33-year-old man, who was a husband and father.

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Looking for FIFA World Cup watch parties in Metro Vancouver? Here they are globalnews.ca/news/11903008/…

Looking for FIFA World Cup watch parties in Metro Vancouver? Here they are - BC | Globalnews.ca

If you want to share the adrenaline flowing atmosphere future matches offer, here are some places in Metro Vancouver to catch the games for free.

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Port Alberni’s workforce pivots from forestry to green construction globalnews.ca/news/11902580/…

Port Alberni’s workforce pivots from forestry to green construction - BC | Globalnews.ca

Known as the forestry capital of Vancouver Island, many of the residents worked in the industry at sawmills and in pulp and paper production.

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Team Canada pride kicked off on Friday as fans headed to the Granville Street Pedestrian Zone to watch Canada's first match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. globalnews.ca/news/11902152/…

‘Super stoked’: Granville Street Pedestrian Zone ready to welcome FIFA fans - BC | Globalnews.ca

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.

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The charges against the man accused in a vehicle-ramming incident in Vancouver’s West End have been upgraded to murder. globalnews.ca/news/11902809/…

Charges upgraded to murder in fatal Vancouver crash that killed senior - BC | Globalnews.ca

Tadd Bali is now facing one count each of second-degree murder and attempted murder, as well as two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm.

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Metro Vancouver's outside workers to start full-scale strike on Monday globalnews.ca/news/11902713/…

Metro Vancouver’s outside workers to start full-scale strike Monday - BC | Globalnews.ca

In a statement, the union said all outside workers at Metro Vancouver will walk off their jobs on June 15 and only workers needed to maintain essential service levels will remain.

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The value of a guitar is usually brought by the sounds and melodies it can create. globalnews.ca/news/11902314/…

Unique B.C. glass guitar found, seven years after being stolen | Globalnews.ca

Stamati Charalambidis began sculpting in his late teenage years, but the idea to create a functioning glass guitar came from his friend.

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BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumption. globalnews.ca/news/11901948/…

BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumption | Globalnew...

BC Hydro says warm weather and FIFA World Cup activity could push spring electricity demand near record levels across the province.

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B.C. firm ‘over the moon’ about contract to chart Canada’s role in lunar exploration globalnews.ca/news/11901656/…

B.C. firm ‘over the moon’ about contract to chart Canada’s role in lunar exploration | Globalnews.ca

Shaun Riddell, the CEO of SpaceDirt, says he was "blown away" by the awarding of the $500,000 contract, given the competition for the national grant. 

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Several consumer advocacy groups across the country are warning the voice of Canadian consumers could be in jeopardy. @annedrewa #ConsumerMatters globalnews.ca/news/11900935/…

‘You are weakening the voice of consumers’: Advocacy groups reeling after Ottawa’s funding cuts |...

Option consommateurs, a Quebec-based non-profit consumer advocacy group, is also sounding the alarm about the changes from Ottawa.

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Ontario murder suspect believed to be in rural B.C.: police globalnews.ca/news/11899695/…

Ontario murder suspect believed to be in rural B.C.: police | Globalnews.ca

A suspect wanted for second-degree murder in the death of a man in southern Ontario may be camping somewhere in rural British Columbia. 

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RCMP on Vancouver Island warn about violent online group targeting kids globalnews.ca/news/11898795/…

RCMP on Vancouver Island warn about violent online group targeting kids | Globalnews.ca

West Shore RCMP said the online group is violent and similar in nature to a group known as the '764,' which is part of a larger online network known as 'The COM.'

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‘It hurts’: Retired B.C. couple out $17K after TD banking nightmare globalnews.ca/news/11898938/…

‘It hurts’: Retired B.C. couple out $17K after TD banking nightmare | Globalnews.ca

Recently, the federal government passed Bill C-15 to help combat consumer financial fraud, but Democracy Watch argues its consumer protections are still weak.

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B.C. woman says ICBC’s no-fault insurance robbed her of justice for her mom globalnews.ca/news/11899270/…

B.C. woman says ICBC’s no-fault insurance robbed her of justice for her mom | Globalnews.ca

In September 2022, 51-year-old Holly Park was run over by an SUV driven by a man she was dating at the time. She died of her injuries.

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Vancouver police officers now have drone technology to help them combat crime in the city. globalnews.ca/news/11898831/…

Drones, licence plate recognition, part of Vancouver police’s new tech - BC | Globalnews.ca

As part of a Drone as First Responder Program, the Vancouver police will be the first in Canada to deploy six Skydio X10 drones.

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Students and volunteers from Okanagan College spent months creating the official artwork for the Games, drawing inspiration from the Okanagan Valley's mountains, bridge and signature sun. globalnews.ca/news/11899248/…

BC Summer Games 2026 artwork complete, but Kelowna still needs volunteers | Globalnews.ca

The banners are designed. The branding is finished. And the artwork that will define the look of the 2026 BC Summer Games is already appearing across Kelowna

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Celebrating the "Pheephaa Werld Kupp" globalnews.ca/news/11899121/…

Celebrating the ‘Pheephaa Werld Kupp’ as Vancouver bar gets creative - BC | Globalnews.ca

A Vancouver beer bar has developed a creative and tongue-in-cheek way to advertise the FIFA World Cup while avoiding any FIFA trademark infringement.

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