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Director @CBCearlyedition | Journalist @CBCnews | Producer - This Is Vancouver podcast | Grad @ubc | Vancouver 📍| laurence.watt@cbc.ca 🇨🇦🇬🇧
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What's at stake in the North Vancouver federal byelection?

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By Laurence Watt Verified
| CBRL-FM (Lethbridge, AB) Verified
British Columbia Voters head to the polls Aug. 31 in one of three federal byelections, with the federal Liberals one seat short of a majority government. Voters in North Vancouver–Capilano will choose a new MP on Aug. 31 after resignation of Jonathan Wilkinson Laurence Watt · CBC News · Posted: Aug 26, 2026 8:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur.
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What did Vancouver get from the World Cup?

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By Laurence Watt Verified
| CBRL-FM (Lethbridge, AB) Verified
For five weeks, Vancouver felt different. The FIFA Men's World Cup brought packed fan zones, busy transit and a jolt of public energy to Vancouver — a place often dubbed “No Fun City.” From the stands to the streets, fans were loud and visible. But the legacy of a major event is measured by more than crowds and noise. Observers say it also depends on the public cost, the effect on businesses and residents, and whether the excitement around soccer can turn into something more permanent.
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Why does the World Cup feel bigger in a crowd?

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By Laurence Watt Verified
| CBRL-FM (Lethbridge, AB) Verified
British Columbia·New Fan zones and public plazas across Vancouver are filling up for World Cup matches, with some sites reaching capacity. A UBC sociologist says watching with others can make the game feel bigger. Vancouver crowds have become a defining image of the World Cup experience Laurence Watt · CBC News · Posted: Jul 04, 2026 7:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 minutes ago Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology.
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