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

VANCOUVER - 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 elec...

The Canadian Press Jun 12, 2026

Canadian tennis star Mboko to miss Wimbledon with injured MCL in left knee

Canadian tennis star Victoria Mboko says she will miss the rest of the grass-court season, including Wimbledon, with a knee injury. Mboko posted on Instagram on Friday that she injured the medial coll...

The Canadian Press Jun 12, 2026

The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada

Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1:56 a.m. Australia scores a 2-0 victory over Turkey in World Cup play at BC Place. The Aussies received goals from Co...

The Canadian Press Jun 12, 2026

Canada earns first-ever World Cup point after 1-1 draw with Bosnia-Herzegovina

TORONTO - In many ways, a 1-1 draw against Bosnia-Herzegovina felt like a victory for Canada on a historic day for the host side at the FIFA World Cup on Friday. An upset loss was a real possibility f...

The Canadian Press Jun 12, 2026

COWs, antennas and FIFA: How telecoms are boosting cellular networks during World Cup

It's the MVP that herds of fans gathered at the newly branded Toronto Stadium probably won't notice when they take in six FIFA World Cup matches: a 12-metre-tall COW. Standing just outside the venue, ...

The Canadian Press Jun 12, 2026

Alanis Morissette shines, Michael Bublé forgets the gig at Canada's World Cup opener

TORONTO - Alanis Morissette had soccer fans head over feet as she helped kick off Canada's first FIFA World Cup game on home soil Friday. The Ottawa-born alt-rocker sang the bilingual national anthem ...