Local soccer fans of all backgrounds are cheering for more than just Canada in the upcoming FIFA World Cup. CTV News Edmonton's Nahreman Issa has the story. Got a grand? See a live World Cup game starring Canada travelling on a budget by Craig Ellingson.
World Cup Excitement and Budget Travel Tips
As the FIFA World Cup approaches, fans are looking for affordable ways to attend matches. With a budget of around $1,000, it is possible to see Canada play live. Tips include booking flights early, staying in hostels, and purchasing tickets through official resale platforms.
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Local and Regional News
In Vancouver, hotel bookings during World Cup are down from last year, but the B.C. minister sees positives. Edmonton council stamps new economic development plan. A stabbing in East Village has police on hunt for suspect. Ottawa closes an Orléans park after a coyote attack.
In other news, a former Ontario junior hockey player is sentenced to prison in a child exploitation case. A Saskatoon man is charged after assaulting an RCMP officer. Human remains are discovered on Retallack Street, police investigating.
