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Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

Group calls for Facebook, Instagram boycott on Aug. 23 and 24

TORONTO — An advocacy group is calling on Canadians to boycott Facebook and Instagram later this week. The Friends of Canadian Broadcasting group began asking people Monday to stop posting content on Meta's platforms on Aug. 23 and 24.
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Canadian clubs talk 'Messi effect' as superstar grabs headlines

Canadian clubs talk 'Messi effect' as superstar grabs headlines

Lionel Messi joined Major League Soccer club Inter Miami in July, and the results have been near-instant.
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Whitecaps, Lions winning on the field, but aiming for better gate results

Whitecaps, Lions winning on the field, but aiming for better gate results

High inflation, interest rates and gas prices may be dampening attendance
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Documents shed light on why B.C. wouldn’t back 2030 Olympics bid

Documents shed light on why B.C. wouldn’t back 2030 Olympics bid

Records released under freedom of information law show the province was considering other near-term international sporting events already scheduled to come to B.C.
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Developer Beedie's Stanley Park concert raises $2M for food bank

Developer Beedie's Stanley Park concert raises $2M for food bank

Bryan Adams and Blondie headlined the Aug. 12 event at Malkin Bowl
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Seattle reveals its FIFA stadium contract for the 2026 World Cup

Seattle reveals its FIFA stadium contract for the 2026 World Cup

The agreement offers a behind-the-scenes look at the requirements and costs of co-hosting the world’s biggest sporting event
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'Stranger Things' star to play concert in Vancouver next week

'Stranger Things' star to play concert in Vancouver next week

The Vancouver-born actor will be back in his hometown.
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No joke: Satirical websites get caught up in Meta's quest to block news in Canada

No joke: Satirical websites get caught up in Meta's quest to block news in Canada

Luke Gordon Field never thought in a million years that the need to explain a joke would transcend humans. But it's a situation he believes he has found himself in as editor-in-chief of The Beaverton, a Canadian comedy website.
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Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay still alive, death report a hoax

Vancouver rapper and social media star Lil Tay still alive, death report a hoax

The internet sensation shot to fame at nine years old.
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Whistler’s Flag Stop Festival, a hidden secret no more, returns to The Point

Whistler’s Flag Stop Festival, a hidden secret no more, returns to The Point

Over its 12 years, the grassroots event has blossomed into a showcase for local and regional performers alike
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