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FIFA World Cup 2026 & Your Wallet: How to Cash In Right Now

  The biggest sporting event in history is happening right now in Canada. Here's what it means for your money — whether you own property, rent, or just want to watch. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off on Canadian soil on June 12 — and whether you've been following the matches or not, this tournament is already leaving a mark on Canadian wallets. Toronto and Vancouver are hosting games through July 19, and the economic ripple effects are very real: in hotels, short-term rentals, restaurants, and yes, your tax return. If you're a homeowner — especially in Toronto or the GTA — there's still time to benefit. And if you're simply a Canadian taxpayer, it's worth knowing exactly what this tournament is costing us, and what we're getting back. Here's everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup and your money. The Big Picture: What This Tournament Is Worth to Canada FIFA projects that hosting the World Cup will contribute up to CAD $3.8 billion in eco...
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Southern Europe Scorched: Relentless Heatwave Fans Wildfire Crisis

 

                                     

Southern Europe is in the grip of a prolonged heatwave, with Spain, Portugal, and Greece battling dozens of wildfires as temperatures soar above 40°C (104°F).

  • Spain is fighting 14 major blazes, including in Galicia, where fires have forced road closures and halted high-speed rail services to Madrid. This year alone, wildfires have burned an area roughly the size of metropolitan London.
  • Portugal has deployed nearly 4,000 firefighters to contain seven large fires, extending a state of alert through the weekend as hot, dry conditions persist.
  • Greece is struggling to control a wildfire on the island of Chios, now in its fourth day, while other regions remain on high alert after a series of destructive blazes earlier in the week.

Authorities warn that the extreme heat and low humidity will keep fire risks at dangerous levels into next week. The crisis has disrupted travel, forced evacuations, and cast a pall of smoke over popular tourist destinations.

This wave of destruction underscores the growing vulnerability of the Mediterranean to climate-driven extremes — a challenge that’s becoming harder to contain each summer.

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