By Staff The Canadian Press Posted June 12, 2026 12:15 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size BC Hydro says the province’s spring power demand is expected to hit historic highs due to both the arrival of warm weather and consumption linked to the FIFA World Cup. The province’s electric…
Behind every team competing in the FIFA World Cup is a community of supporters and superfans rallying behind them. While Team Canada battles it out on the pitch, behind them are the superfans making sure that support is seen. One of those fans is Saskatoon resident Lee Kormish. “It’s the World Cup. It’s every four…
Friday is the day circled on many Canadian soccer fans’ calendars, as the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup gets underway — including Canada’s first game just 90 minutes after. The matches of the 104-game tournament began Thursday, with Mexico playing South Africa and Korea playing Czechia in Mexico City. In total, Canada will…
The first FIFA World Cup game in Toronto is set to take place on Friday when Canada takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. But if you aren’t attending a match at Toronto Stadium or couldn’t get tickets to FIFA Fan Festival, not to worry, there are plenty of other places in the city to catch a…
A measles outbreak, heat events and food-borne illnesses are among the potential health hazards at the FIFA World Cup that public health officials in Toronto, Vancouver and cities in the U.S. and Mexico aim to mitigate by sifting through wastewater and social media. The 39-day event kicked off on Thursday in Mexico, and matches will…
Listen to this article Estimated 1 minute The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. To mark the beginning of the World Cup, Niagara Falls will shine to honour Canada, Mexico and the United States —…
Game on! With the FIFA World Cup’s kickoff drawing close, many viewers new to the sport might find themselves wondering what some of the common penalties and fouls mean when referees inevitably call them out during play. From the meaning of “offside” to the differences between yellow and red cards, as well as how corner…
Since learning to walk, Ibrahim Elsherif has had a soccer ball at his feet. Now, the Halifax-area 13-year-old is on the verge of living his soccer dream. “Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, as they call it. And I think I’m super lucky to be part of something that big and be able to feel the atmosphere,” he said….
As people from around the world arrive in Toronto and festivities marking the beginning of the FIFA World Cup get underway, health-care workers want to assure visitors and residents that there are key measures in place to help keep them safe. They have spent months preparing for possible threats — from mass-casualty events to outbreaks…
Lines of cars sat waiting for the lights to change near Toronto’s waterfront on Wednesday morning, as police closed a busy intersection. Pairs of police motorcycle riders turned the corner at the intersection as drivers watched, followed by a large coach emblazoned with the colours of Bosnia and Herzegovina, whose national team will kick off…