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World Cup preparations
Vancouver releases final FIFA human rights plan as advocates warn on displacement
The plan adds outreach, respite spaces and complaint channels for World Cup events, while a homelessness advocate says questions remain about enforcement and street sweeps
World Cup 2026
Vancouver World Cup plans focus on transit, road closures as first match nears
Officials are outlining how fans, residents and businesses should prepare before seven matches at B.C. Place bring major crowds downtown starting June 13
Viral trend
Teen arrested after hundreds gather at Vancouver Scientology building
Police said 250 to 300 mostly young people tried to get into the West Hastings Street premises during a social media “speedrunning” event
Real estate
Buyers emerge for former Hudson’s Bay stores in four cities
Court filings list prospective purchasers for ex-HBC sites in Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa and Windsor, but do not disclose prices or redevelopment plans