Hundreds of passionate England supporters packed a rooftop bar in Edmonton on June 17, 2026, to watch their team's World Cup opener against Croatia. The event, held at the Canadian Icehouse, featured a large screen and a festive atmosphere as fans cheered on the Three Lions.
Festive Atmosphere at Canadian Icehouse
The watch party drew a diverse crowd of expats, locals, and soccer enthusiasts. Chris Clelland, an England fan, was seen celebrating wildly after the team's opening goal. The venue, known for its hockey connections, transformed into a sea of white and red as fans waved flags and sang chants.
Other News Highlights
In other news, Panama will face Ghana in Toronto's second World Cup match, with GO Transit offering late-night service for fans. Meanwhile, a Post Malone concert at Rogers Stadium drew complaints from nearby residents about excessive noise. A pedestrian was airlifted to hospital after being hit by a pickup truck in Mission, B.C. An investigation identified non-compliance issues after children were injured at a B.C. waterpark.
Alberta is offering a one-time affordability payment of $100 to residents, as announced by Premier Danielle Smith. However, experts warn that Alberta's October referendum could cost taxpayers up to $130 million. In Ottawa, roads in front of two schools could be closed this fall for a school streets pilot project. Gatineau police are investigating an armed assault in the Lac-Beauchamp district.
The police ethics commissioner is reviewing allegations of racism in Montreal. An RCMP officer has been charged with threatening Donald Trump. A worker died after a crane crashed into an Alberta river. Teen boys are accused of using AI to create sexual photos of classmates. A Nova Scotia man faces attempted murder charges after shots were fired in Windsor. A Cape Breton man is devastated after his pet died following a dog attack. One person died in an overnight crash involving a semi-truck. A man was arrested for a string of thefts in May and June in Winnipeg.
Saskatchewan's health minister wrote a letter to the feds opposing MAID expansion. A Conservative MP accelerated his resignation, stepping down this summer. The community raised over $300,000 for families affected by a devastating crash in Mapleton Township. Police are looking for footage of a BMW involved in a deadly lawn mower crash. Firefighters rescued residents and a pet from a late-night apartment fire. A 72-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash on Manitoulin Island. A man wanted in a Sudbury tent fire homicide was arrested. A report found governance failures and alleged fraud at a London hospital. Hitachi Energy acquired London manufacturer Canduct, bolstering the North American transformer supply chain. A couple was acquitted of human trafficking an employee at an unlicensed autism therapy business. A Barrie driver was caught doing double the speed limit in Angus. Windsor approved a 70 per cent development charge cut. A local charity golf tournament celebrated 31 years. A shotgun was stolen from a vehicle near Cameron Road in Nanaimo. Retail and online sales of non-prescription hearing aids are now allowed in B.C. A man armed with a pitchfork allegedly stole cigarettes from a Truro convenience store. An alleged driver was arrested after a W5 investigation into a drug smuggling network. Military officials identified all eight victims of a fiery B-52 crash at a California Air Force base. NATO chief downplayed U.S. military cutbacks as the top commander made backup plans.
Political and Business News
In politics, a committee report recommends Ottawa should indefinitely exclude people with mental illness from MAID. Trump said he would rather not have CUSMA, giving conflicting messages on its future. A Conservative MP accelerated his resignation. In business, a Canadian company is mining potash, lithium, and bromine in Utah. CPP Investments committed $1 billion to a data centre partnership in India. A watchdog called the tax code completely nuts and urged simplification and automation.
Health and Entertainment
Health Canada warned about a medical device that may cause serious health risks and even death. A historic report called for a complete overhaul of services for Manitoba adults living with disabilities. Pakistan moved to slash the period tax after a legal challenge. In entertainment, a movie review of The Death of Robin Hood drained the blood and life out of an old English legend. Jeremy Clarkson revealed a cancer diagnosis. Rapper Mystikal was sentenced to 20 years in a Louisiana rape case.
Sports and Lifestyle
In sports, questions around Alphonso Davies persist as Canada continues World Cup preparations. The Canadian women's volleyball team beat the Netherlands 3-1 at the Volleyball Nations League. The mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper will be able to watch her son play in the World Cup. In lifestyle, a British antiquities dealer made millions from an international looting network. Relationship experts discussed what people get wrong about feeling loved. Social networks and online video now outweigh traditional media in 2026.
Climate and Science
Environment groups are suing Ottawa over projected missed emission targets. Tropical Storm Arthur, the first of the Atlantic season, targeted the Gulf Coast with heavy rain. A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook parts of Indonesia, killing at least one and causing damage. In science, the oldest known plague outbreak was found 5,500 years ago in Siberia. The Milky Way's black hole is eerily quiet, but scientists found evidence of its missing wind. Yes, the universe's expansion is still accelerating, researchers confirmed.
