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FIFA World Cup conjures familiar, largely unfounded, sex trafficking fears

May 19, 2026

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6 min read

FIFA World Cup conjures familiar, largely unfounded, sex trafficking fears

With a looming crackdown on “sex trafficking” ahead of the FIFA World Cup, Vancouver’s sex workers are feeling a growing sense of unease.

Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout
Maddi Dellplain, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Vancity Lookout

City Hall

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FIFA one month out: Details on transit, policing, fan festival and more

May 7, 2026

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6 min read

FIFA one month out: Details on transit, policing, fan festival and more

Officials provided important details on transit service, road closures, policing and surveillance, and the PNE fan festival.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Small Business

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Vancouver’s revamped patio program offers relief for restaurants ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds

Mar 9, 2026

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6 min read

Vancouver’s revamped patio program offers relief for restaurants ahead of FIFA World Cup crowds

Vancouver is lowering patio fees and simplifying permits just as restaurants brace for another challenging season. With rising costs, staff shortages and the approaching 2026 FIFA World Cup, the changes could give local eateries a small but timely boost.

Julie Chadwick
Julie Chadwick

Killarney

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Vancouver hits the gas on FIFA preparations

Dec 10, 2025

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10 min read

Vancouver hits the gas on FIFA preparations

With most group stage games set and its training venue nearly complete, the city is starting to fine-tune its plans for the massive tournament that's now six months away.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

FIFA

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Lookout readers have their say on the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

Oct 5, 2025

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6 min read

Lookout readers have their say on the FIFA World Cup in Vancouver

Our main story today is a bit different. We're looking at what you said to us about the upcoming FIFA games

Geoff Sharpe
Geoff Sharpe

Province

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"A second COVID": How unclear FIFA restrictions are hurting Vancouver’s annual events
LockSimple

Aug 8, 2025

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11 min read

"A second COVID": How unclear FIFA restrictions are hurting Vancouver’s annual events

Slow communication and a lack of clarity from the city's host committee have been a major frustration for local event organizers

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

FIFA

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One year out, there are still many uncertainties about FIFA 2026 in Vancouver

Jun 13, 2025

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9 min read

One year out, there are still many uncertainties about FIFA 2026 in Vancouver

Questions include where visitors will stay, how much it will cost, and what the impact will be on other annual events that aren’t allowed to take place during the tournament.

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

City Hall

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Controversial FIFA field moved from South Van to UBC

Jan 22, 2025

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7 min read

Controversial FIFA field moved from South Van to UBC

In a surprising turn, the city made a last minute decision to move a FIFA training site from South Van out west to UBC

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

Park Board

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Park board commissioners legally bound to allow FIFA training sites, despite reservations

Dec 11, 2024

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8 min read

Park board commissioners legally bound to allow FIFA training sites, despite reservations

Commissioners privately approved a binding agreement with FIFA for use of Memorial South Park in October 2023

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

City Hall

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Why residents are outraged over FIFA’s Memorial South Park shutdown

Nov 30, 2024

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17 min read

Why residents are outraged over FIFA’s Memorial South Park shutdown

It’s due to a lack of transparency, public engagement, and community benefit at the FIFA training site, residents and a park board commissioner allege

Nate Lewis
Nate Lewis

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