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The World Cup Promised $3.8 Billion — Here's What Canada Actually Got

       Monday July 13, 2026 FIFA promised Canada a $3.8-billion economic windfall for hosting the 2026 World Cup. Two weeks into play in Toronto, the receipts tell a very different story — and there's a lesson in it for anyone thinking a "big event" boost is coming to their city, their rental property, or their business. The Billion-Dollar Bill Came First Before a single ball was kicked, Canadian taxpayers were already on the hook. According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, governments across the country will spend roughly $1.07 billion hosting the 2026 tournament. Toronto alone budgeted $380 million to host six matches at BMO Field. British Columbia's tab for Vancouver's seven matches at BC Place came in even higher, at about $578 million. Ottawa is chipping in $473 million of that total — including $220 million in direct grants to Toronto and B.C., plus another $145 million earmarked for security costs during the tournament. Net of federal help, Toronto and B...

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Piña Coladas

 


If you like piña coladas, whip up this frosty cocktail with frozen pineapple, cream of coconut, and rum.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups frozen pineapple chunks
  • 2 cups ice cubes
  • 6 oz. (¾ cup) Coco Lopez® Cream of Coconut
  • 2 oz. (¼ cup) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • or heavy cream
  • 6 oz. (¾ cup) white rum
  • Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
  • Pineapple slices and/or Maraschino cherries, for
  • garnish


  • INSTRUCTIONS  

Put the pineapple, ice, cream of coconut, coconut milk (or heavy cream), rum, and lime  juice into a blender.

Blend until smooth and frosty. Pour into glasses and garnish with pineapple slices and Maraschino cherries, if desired. Serve immediately.





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