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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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Tragedy at Toronto Pearson Airport: Police-Involved Shooting Leaves One Dead

A man has died following a police-involved shooting at Toronto Pearson International Airport's Terminal 1. Peel Regional Police responded to reports of a "man in distress" early Thursday morning. According to the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), the man produced a firearm during the encounter, prompting three officers to discharge their weapons. The 30-year-old man was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. No officers were injured in the incident.

The shooting caused significant disruptions at the airport, with passengers rerouted and delays reported. Authorities have assured the public that this was an isolated incident and there are no ongoing threats to safety. The SIU is investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, as is standard procedure in cases involving police conduct.

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