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FIFA World Cup Fan Festival signage on the fare gates at SkyTrain's 29th Avenue Station, where fan festival attendees can board TransLink's special express bus to the PNE fairgrounds in Hastings Park. (Kenneth Chan)
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$22 million for enhanced TransLink transit services during FIFA World Cup

Getting ready for an influx of people.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 9, 2026
Jessie Adcock. (Rob Gilbert/submitted)
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After years of planning, Vancouver's FIFA World Cup chief sees city come alive

"I just hope that everyone will come be a part of it."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 8, 2026
Construction progress on the TSN/CTV FIFA World Cup broadcast studio at Jack Poole Plaza, as of June 6, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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TSN's FIFA World Cup broadcast studio is taking over Jack Poole Plaza

Canada's official broadcaster will have a huge presence.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 7, 2026
Long lines for TransLink's Compass Soccer Mini keychain on June 6, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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Record demand spurs marathon line for TransLink's Compass Soccer Mini keychain

An estimated 5,000 people were in line before sales began.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 6, 2026
Freedom Mobile Arch, the new PNE amphitheatre, as seen on June 5, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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10,000-seat Freedom Mobile Arch amphitheatre opens, ushering new PNE era

The PNE's first new major permanent venue in nearly six decades.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 6, 2026
A-maze-ing Laughter statues wearing the jerseys of FIFA World Cup nations playing in Vancouver, as seen on June 3, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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Vancouver's 'laughing men' statues suit up in FIFA World Cup nations' jerseys

They're ready to play in the tournament.

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  • Jun 5, 2026
City of Vancouver
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Seven-week Granville Street road closure begins for FIFA World Cup pedestrian zone

TransLink buses will use Howe and Seymour streets as detours.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 5, 2026
Official 2026 FIFA World Cup store in the post-security domestic departures area of Vancouver International Airport. (Vancouver Airport Authority)
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Vancouver airport expecting 2.7 million passengers during FIFA World Cup

YVR has been planning for the FIFA World Cup for four years.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 5, 2026
Adidas FIFA World Cup Trionda soccer ball transformation of Science World, as seen on June 4, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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Science World's FIFA World Cup soccer ball dome makeover is 100% complete

It's called "The Beautiful Dome."

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 5, 2026
FIFA World Cup store at 810 Granville St., Vancouver, before its opening, as seen on June 4, 2026. (Kenneth Chan)
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Two FIFA World Cup retail stores to open in Downtown Vancouver this weekend

Not include the planned stores in and around BC Place Stadium.

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  • Jun 4, 2026
"Soccer SeaBus" exterior livery wrap for the FIFA World Cup. (Kenneth Chan | TransLink)
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This SeaBus got a floating soccer stadium makeover ahead of FIFA World Cup

An eye-catching look for TransLink's ferry.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 4, 2026
Transit app. (TransLink)
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Popular Transit app offers free premium features to TransLink riders in Metro Vancouver

A major partnership between TransLink and the Transit app.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 4, 2026
Compass Soccer Mini keychain. (TransLink)
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TransLink releases limited-edition Compass Soccer Mini keychains for FIFA World Cup

Score one while you can.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 4, 2026
RiLo screenshot/Daily Hive | Black Top & Checker Cabs
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Major Vancouver taxi company rolls out regional fixed-rate ride-hailing app

Potential real competition for Uber and Lyft.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 4, 2026
World's largest Canada flag unfurled atop Grouse Mountain on June 2, 2026, ahead of FIFA World Cup. (Grouse Mountain Resort)
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How Grouse Mountain installed the largest Canada flag, before the FIFA World Cup

It's the size of about two football fields.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2026
Vancouver International Airport (left) and the Terry Fox memorial statues at Terry Fox Plaza in Downtown Vancouver (right). (Vadim Gouida/Shutterstock | meunierd/Shutterstock)
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Terry Fox International Airport? Vancouver mayoral candidate proposes YVR renaming

It's not the first time this has been suggested.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2026
New 2026 mural at Bute-Robson plaza. (Kris Young/Drip & Roll/Robson Street Business Association | Kenneth Chan)
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Nature-inspired mural brings life to Bute-Robson plaza in Downtown Vancouver

Just in time for the FIFA World Cup.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2026
June 2025 construction progress on The Stories tower above SkyTrain's future South Granville Station. (Kenneth Chan)
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22,000 sq. ft. Loblaws City Market opens this month at South Granville SkyTrain tower

A new anchor for the South Granville retail village.

  • Kenneth Chan
  • Jun 3, 2026
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