Tag: FIFA World Cup

Prince George comes together to take in FIFA World Cup Final

Sports Darin Bain - July 19, 2026

It took until the 106th minute for Ferran Torres to open the scoring, with what would be the lone goal of the match, giving Spain the 1-0 win and the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

“Soccer Spectacular” Foodie Friday kicks off World Cup wrap at Canada Games Plaza

Community Darin Bain - July 17, 2026

The City will be hosting a Watch Party in the Plaza at Canada Games Plaza on Sunday, giving residents the choice to watch the match together.

Zach’s Sports Shorts; Saturday, July 4th

Hartley's Sports Shorts Zachary Barrowcliff - July 4, 2026

PG's Jared Young and the New York Mets fell short to the Atlanta Braves yesterday (Friday) 5-3.

PG soccer fans ready to get into the World Cup spirit with trio of watch parties

City of Prince George Brendan Pawliw - June 17, 2026

The city is hosting its first of three watch parties tomorrow (Thursday) at the Prince George Soccer Association Clubhouse on George Paul Lane as Canada takes on Qatar at 3pm.

Witnessing history in Toronto: PG’s Ron Polillo on Canada’s electric World Cup debut

Sports Brendan Pawliw - June 16, 2026

Canada's next game is Thursday at 3pm against Qatar. One of the city's three watch parties is being held at the Prince George Soccer Association, which opens 30 minutes prior to kick off.

Vancouver residents lukewarm on hosting FIFA matches, says polling

Business Emily Joveski - June 10, 2026

A new poll suggests most Vancouver residents believe the costs of hosting FIFA World Cup matches outweigh the benefits, even as preparations for the tournament ramp up across British Columbia.

City Council approves submission for mini-pitch project

City of Prince George Darin Bain - June 10, 2026

Prince George City Council has approved the submission of an expression of interest for the Mini Peaks Legacy Project.

B.C.’s FIFA World Cup price tag climbs to $729M

Tourism Emily Joveski - May 29, 2026

B.C. says the cost of hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver could reach $729 million, up $105 million from its previous high-end estimate.

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Some Northern BC RCMP officers could be supporting FIFA World Cup

RCMP Zachary Barrowcliff - May 20, 2026

Communities across BC, including the north, could be down a few RCMP officers ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver.

BC Ferries braces for busy summer travel season with FIFA World Cup

Transit Emily Joveski - May 13, 2026

B.C. Ferries said its summer schedule will begin June 11, two weeks earlier than usual, as it prepares for a busy travel season that includes an expected surge in visitors for FIFA World Cup matches in Vancouver.

PG scores $50,000 grant for FIFA World Cup community events

City of Prince George Zachary Barrowcliff - April 17, 2026

The City of Prince George announced it's received grant funding to celebrate the upcoming FIFA World Cup.

City of PG receiving provincial funding for FIFA World Cup watch party

City of Prince George Darin Bain - March 31, 2026

The City of Prince George will be receiving provincial funding to host FIFA World Cup festivities in the City.

City to apply for grant to host FIFA World Cup watch parties

City of Prince George Darin Bain - February 3, 2026

In September, Councillors Ron Polillo and Cori Ramsay put forward a notice of motion to explore the possibility of hosting watch parties for the World Cup, set for June in various cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.

City to send expression of interest to province on FIFA watch parties

City of Prince George Darin Bain - October 7, 2025

Prince George will send an expression of interest to the province for potentially hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties next summer. At a meeting last month, City Councillors Ron Polillo and Cori Ramsay put forward a notice of motion, directing staff to plan and execute watch parties to be held at Canada Games Plaza.

Council to hear updated information on FIFA World Cup watch parties

City of Prince George Darin Bain - October 5, 2025

Prince George City Council will receive an update on potentially hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties next year. During Council's meeting on September 17th, Council discussed a notice of motion put forward by Councillors Ron Polillo and Cori Ramsay.

Lots of good information available for World Cup watch parties at UBCM, Polillo says

City of Prince George Darin Bain - September 25, 2025

Councillor Ron Polillo is feeling excitement after attending a session at the Union of BC Municipalities convention on hosting FIFA World Cup watch parties. At City Council's meeting on September 17th, City Council discussed a notice of motion put forward by Polillo, directing staff to plan and execute the watch parties to be held at Canada Games Plaza.

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