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CP NewsAlert: Cost to host 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver doubles, may hit $581M
VANCOUVER - Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years. The latest estima...
Apr 30, 2024
CP NewsAlert: Cost to host 2026 FIFA World Cup in Vancouver doubles, may hit $581M
VANCOUVER - Organizers of the seven FIFA World Cup soccer matches coming to Vancouver in 2026 say the estimated cost of hosting the event has more than doubled in the last two years. The latest estima...
Apr 30, 2024
Man charged with aggravated assault in one of two White Rock, B.C., stabbings: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. - British Columbia homicide investigators say a man from Surrey has been charged with aggravated assault in relation to one of two stabbings in White Rock, B.C. A statement from the Integ...
Apr 30, 2024
Brewers call up Canadian infielder Tyler Black before game against Rays
MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Brewers called up Canadian prospect Tyler Black before their game Tuesday night against the visiting Tampa Bay Rays. The 23-year-old Black, from Toronto, was selected by Milw...
Apr 30, 2024
B.C. judge refuses to seal documents alleging RCMP bullying against Surrey police
VANCOUVER - B.C. Supreme Court Justice Kevin Loo says court documents detailing alleged bullying and harassment of Surrey Police Service members by the RCMP shouldn't be kept from the public. Loo refu...
Apr 30, 2024
'Biological sex' sports bill is quickly quashed in B.C. legislature
VICTORIA - A B.C. Conservative private member's bill to classify publicly funded sports teams and events according to the "biological sex" of participants, banning transgender athletes, didn't make it...
Apr 30, 2024
Semi-pro TSS Rovers savour return to Canadian Championship and Pacific FC rematch
TSS Rovers FC had a season of ups and downs in 2023. Based in Richmond, B.C., the semi-pro side made headlines last April when it upset Canadian Premier League club Valour FC 3-1 at Swangard Stadium t...
Apr 30, 2024
Vinícius Júnior leads Real Madrid to 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in Champions League semifinal
MUNICH (AP) - Vincius Jnior scored twice for Real Madrid to draw 2-2 at Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal on Tuesday. The Brazil forward opened the scoring against the...
Apr 30, 2024
Red Deer County passes first reading on 2024 tax rates
At the April 23 council meeting, Red Deer County Council passed first reading of the 2024 Tax Rate Bylaw. County officials note, however, that tax rates vary on individual properties and are based on ...
Apr 30, 2024
With portable toilets and barricades, Gaza protest camp at UBC digs in for long haul
VANCOUVER - Pro-Palestinian protesters who set up an encampment at the University of British Columbia campus in Vancouver have brought in food, water and other supplies to prepare for what may become ...
Apr 30, 2024