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Hosting FIFA World Cup will cost taxpayers $1B: watchdog report

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Hosting the 2026 World Cup will cost governments across Canada more than a billion dollars, putting …

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Why Montreal isn’t hosting the World Cup — and FIFA’s rigid rules for Toronto, Vancouver

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. The 13 FIFA World Cup matches that will take place on Canadian soil are expected to …

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Donald Trump hosting Kennedy Center Honors recognizing Stallone, Kiss, Gaynor and others

Sylvester Stallone, Kiss and Gloria Gaynor are among the luminaries being celebrated Sunday at the annual Kennedy Center Honors, with U.S. President Donald Trump hosting the show, the first time a president will command the stage instead of sitting in an opera house box. Since returning to office in January, …

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Coffee, hosting, gambling: How Canadian sport can begin to climb out of financial crisis

Caitlin Nash’s cappuccino skills, by her own admission, could use some work. “It’s actually shockingly hard. But we’re getting there,” the Canadian luger, who is doubling as a barista as she aims to compete in her first Olympics at Milano Cortina 2026, told CBC Sports. Nash is among Canada’s bright …

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CBC’s Heather Hiscox to sign off after 20 years hosting national morning news

Heather Hiscox will say good morning to loyal CBC News viewers for the last time this fall, as she steps away from the anchor desk after 20 years as host of CBC Morning Live on CBC News Network.  The veteran broadcaster, who announced her retirement on Wednesday morning at CBC’s 2025-26 …

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Winnipeg Jets hosting Filipino Heritage Night – Winnipeg

By Daisy Woelk Global News Posted January 3, 2024 3:18 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Winnipeg Jets are hosting a Filipino Heritage Night on Jan. 13 at their game against the Philadelphia Flyers. A release from True North Sports and Entertainment (TNSE) said “the game …

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Trudeau hosting EU leaders for two-day summit. What’s on the agenda? – National

A major meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the leaders of the European Union begins Thursday in Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital city of St. John’s. The war unfolding in Gaza between Israel and Hamas militants is expected to feature prominently in the two-day EU-Canada Summit, particularly after the two …

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Edmonton Humane Society hosting pet adoption event to clear space for more animals that need help – Edmonton

Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Edmonton Humane Society launched its Adopt-a-Palooza adoption event on Friday, with the organization’s CEO acknowledging “it’s been very busy” in recent weeks. “But we have lots of families come to adopt as well, so that makes space,” Liza Sunley said, adding …

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Hosting the Grey Cup in 2025 could mean booming business for Winnipeg – Winnipeg

Winnipeg hosting the Grey Cup in 2025 could mean big business for the city’s hospitality sector, according to an expert. “We have the best stadium in Canada, you know, the best football team in Canada, best football fans in Canada. So it’s really exciting to be able to hear that …

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B.C. pastor found ‘liable’ for hosting worship service as court battles over COVID mandates rage

A B.C. judge has found a Chilliwack pastor “liable” for holding a worship service in breach of the province’s old COVID-19 orders — but a conviction for a $2,300 ticket won’t be entered until the court has considered a constitutional challenge.  In a decision with implications for a number of similar …

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