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FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10

FIFA says applications for first World Cup ticket draw will open Sept. 10

TORONTO — Soccer fans looking to take in the 2026 World Cup will be able to apply for FIFA's first ticket draw starting Sept. 10, soccer's world governing body announced Tuesday in a release.
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Kirk LaPointe: Google’s AI is delivering a blow to the newsrooms it's built on

Kirk LaPointe: Google’s AI is delivering a blow to the newsrooms it's built on

As AI summaries in search results devour web traffic, news publishers must move beyond derivative reporting to attract and sustain audiences
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Vancouver sports and concerts battle for fans as spending habits shift

Vancouver sports and concerts battle for fans as spending habits shift

Post-Taylor Swift concert market cools and sports teams hustle for fans amid economic jitters
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Kirk LaPointe: World Cup windfall fades into fantasy as costs keep climbing

Kirk LaPointe: World Cup windfall fades into fantasy as costs keep climbing

B.C. taxpayers are pouring millions into seven FIFA World Cup matches while tourism payoff remains wishful thinking
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B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Vancouver is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
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Sponsorship windfall for Vancouver Whitecaps as music festivals hustle for support

Sponsorship windfall for Vancouver Whitecaps as music festivals hustle for support

A new deal with law firm BLG highlights the deep divide in corporate dollars between professional sports and the arts
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Challenges persist for B.C. film sector even as province sweetens the deal

Challenges persist for B.C. film sector even as province sweetens the deal

A tax credit boost helps lure new projects, but global disruptions and policy gaps cloud long-term outlook
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Vancouver braces for growing pains as countdown to FIFA World Cup begins

Vancouver braces for growing pains as countdown to FIFA World Cup begins

The hosting of seven games in Vancouver is expected to bring vast business opportunities, say industry leaders, but capacity and planning challenges remain
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B.C. film and TV sector juggles sustainability amid uncertainty

B.C. film and TV sector juggles sustainability amid uncertainty

Sustainable practices among productions companies have been widely adopted across B.C., but economic uncertainties might be causing distractions in the industry.
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Surrey pushes for film sector tax boundary reforms to remain competitive

Surrey pushes for film sector tax boundary reforms to remain competitive

Amid a 100 per cent tariff treat on films made outside of the U.S., Surrey stakeholders are asking the B.C. government to amend tax credit boundaries for additional relief.
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