Aussies, Kiwis Converge on B.C. for World Cup, Bringing Super Fandom From Down Under

B.C. facing a deteriorating business environment despite World Cup optimism

Even as the province touts the World Cup as a boon to the economy, the overall climate for business in B.C. is worsening, industry groups say, with confidence among small business owners falling once again in May and job growth failing to keep up with the rest of the country.

Aussies, Kiwis converge on B.C. for World Cup, bringing super fandom from Down Under

VANCOUVER - Wherever they are in the world, sports fans Lachlan Carter and younger brother Bailey know how to find fellow Australians.

Hotel bookings during World Cup down from last year, but B.C. minister sees positives

VICTORIA — British Columbia's jobs minister isn't disputing hotel data that suggests Vancouver hotel vacancies on World Cup game days are down sharply compared to the same dates last year.

Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup

Pubs will be busy for the World Cup, but those within the hospitality industry believe the government can do more to help them make the most of it

Nike charges World Cup fans the most for replica shirts after price surge

England supporters face paying inflation-busting £95 for an adult shirt as the tournament begins in the USFans of World Cup teams kitted out by Nike face the highest costs if they want to buy a replica shirt before the tournament kicks off this week amid a “striking” overall increase in prices.Alongside the official match versions, which are retailing for as much as €160, manufacturers typically make “stadium”, or replica, versions aimed at supp…

Why UK pint prices have jumped since the last World Cup

UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.