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FIFA World Cup 2026: What It Means for Your Wallet as a Canadian

  Canada is officially a World Cup host nation — and today the country kicks off its home opener. Here's the honest breakdown of what this tournament means for your money, whether you're sitting in the stands, watching from the couch, or just trying to book a hotel room anywhere near Toronto or Vancouver. 🏆 Canada's Home Games: The Schedule at a Glance For the first time since 1986, Canada is back on the men's World Cup stage — and this time, we're co-hosting it. Les Rouges, under head coach Jesse Marsch, are playing three group-stage matches on home soil: Date Match Venue Time (ET) June 12 Canada vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina BMO Field, Toronto 3:00 PM June 18 Canada vs. Qatar BC Place, Vancouver 6:00 PM June 24 Canada vs. Switzerland BC Place, Vancouver 3:00 PM The squad skews young — average age 25 — and leans heavily on superstar captain Alphonso Davies, who has been racing to recover from injury in time to feature. With 13 total games being played across Toronto and ...
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Israel Intensifies Strikes across Gaza, Orders New Evacuations in North

 


Israeli strikes have intensified across Gaza on Tuesday, with some of the heaviest shelling in weeks, according to residents. The army has ordered fresh evacuations in the north of the strip, warning civilians that they are in a “dangerous combat zone” . The situation remains tense as air strikes and shelling continue in central and southern areas. Here are the key points:

  1. Intensified Attacks: Israeli forces have escalated their attacks, using both air strikes and tank shelling. Residents report almost non-stop bombardments in various areas of Gaza.

  2. Evacuation Orders: The Israeli army has urged residents in four zones near Beit Lahiya (on Gaza’s northern edge) to move to designated shelter areas. The military emphasizes its intention to act with “extreme force against terrorist infrastructure and subversive elements” in the region.

  3. Failed Ceasefire Efforts: Despite previous announcements of troop withdrawal from certain areas, efforts to reach a ceasefire have failed. Displaced Gazans find it challenging to return to their abandoned homes due to ongoing Israeli bombardments.

  4. Hamas’s Response: The armed wing of Islamic Jihad, allied with Hamas, claims responsibility for rocket attacks on two southern Israeli border towns. The conflict has displaced nearly all of Gaza’s 2.3 million people, and Hamas remains steadfast in its demands for a permanent end to the war and the return of displaced individuals to the north.

  5. Ongoing Conflict: The situation remains volatile, with thick black smoke rising in northern Gaza. Shelling continues in various areas, affecting schools and causing panic among displaced residents.

As the conflict persists, the region faces immense challenges in achieving peace and stability.

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