Some Vancouver businesses struggling during FIFA World Cup
Bao Bei restaurant on Keefer Street told Global News that it has seen a 30-per cent drop in business from the same time last year.
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
Politics & Government
Rutland’s ‘Blue Shirts’ return to support businesses, community
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David’s bounce-back performance leads Canada to historic World Cup win
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Marlies back Akhtyamov after blown shot at Calder Cup sweep
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Mexico becomes 1st country to reach knockout stage of World Cup
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday in Guadalajara, Mexico.
Mexico beats South Korea, becomes first to reach World Cup knockout stage
Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday.