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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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Chicago Violence Surges Over Labor Day as Trump Renews National Guard Threat

                                         Violent shootings across Chicago overtook Labor Day weekend.

Over the Labor Day weekend, Chicago experienced a wave of gun violence that left at least 54 people shot, seven of them fatally, according to police reports. The incidents included a drive-by shooting in the Bronzeville neighborhood that wounded seven people, as well as multiple other attacks across the city. Victims ranged from a 17-year-old girl struck by a bullet inside her home to bystanders caught in crossfire.

The violence unfolded against a tense political backdrop. President Donald Trump renewed his threat to deploy federal agents and National Guard troops to Chicago, warning Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to “straighten it out, FAST, or we’re coming!”. Both Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson strongly rejected the idea, calling it unconstitutional and potentially harmful to community relations.

In response, Mayor Johnson signed the “Protecting Chicago Initiative,” an executive order directing city agencies to resist cooperation with any unauthorized federal deployment. Johnson warned that credible reports suggested militarized federal action could occur within days, vowing to use “any and every legal mechanism” to protect residents from what he described as federal overreach.

The weekend’s bloodshed and the escalating political standoff have intensified debate over how to address Chicago’s persistent gun violence without deepening tensions between residents and law enforcement.


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