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B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

B.C. economy will get a kick out of hosting FIFA World Cup games, government says

VICTORIA — There is less than a year to go before Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­is on the global stage hosting seven FIFA World Cup soccer games, and leaders are promoting the economic benefits of spending hundreds of millions of dollars on the international showcase.
Sponsorship windfall for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Whitecaps as music festivals hustle for support

Sponsorship windfall for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­Whitecaps as music festivals hustle for support

A new deal with law firm BLG highlights the deep divide in corporate dollars between professional sports and the arts
Challenges persist for B.C. film sector even as province sweetens the deal

Challenges persist for B.C. film sector even as province sweetens the deal

A tax credit boost helps lure new projects, but global disruptions and policy gaps cloud long-term outlook
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­braces for growing pains as countdown to FIFA World Cup begins

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­braces for growing pains as countdown to FIFA World Cup begins

The hosting of seven games in Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­is expected to bring vast business opportunities, say industry leaders, but capacity and planning challenges remain
B.C. film and TV sector juggles sustainability amid uncertainty

B.C. film and TV sector juggles sustainability amid uncertainty

Sustainable practices among productions companies have been widely adopted across B.C., but economic uncertainties might be causing distractions in the industry.
Surrey pushes for film sector tax boundary reforms to remain competitive

Surrey pushes for film sector tax boundary reforms to remain competitive

Amid a 100 per cent tariff treat on films made outside of the U.S., Surrey stakeholders are asking the B.C. government to amend tax credit boundaries for additional relief.
Kirk LaPointe: Whitecaps surging, Canucks fans sulking

Kirk LaPointe: Whitecaps surging, Canucks fans sulking

Vancouver’s sports story flips on its head in 2025 as soccer overdelivers and hockey disappoints
Updated: 'Don't panic,' Eby tells B.C. film industry after Trump announces tariffs

Updated: 'Don't panic,' Eby tells B.C. film industry after Trump announces tariffs

Trump threatens 100% on foreign-made films, sparking concern for B.C.’s screen sector
Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

Trump threatens 100% tariff on foreign-made films

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is opening a new salvo in his tariff war, targeting films made outside the U.S.
More than 100 media outlets have received $22.2M in Google payments: journalism group

More than 100 media outlets have received $22.2M in Google payments: journalism group

Almost $22.2 million in Google payments have made their way to 108 Canadian news outlets, says the organization distributing money the tech giant agreed to give media businesses in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act.
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