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Canada Men’s National Soccer Team vs Honduras

Comments 61 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Canada is on the road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russiaâ„¢ facing Honduras in a crucial match on Friday, November 13th, 2015 at BC Place. The team is calling on all Canadians to be the 12th man and rally together as we collectively build a sea of #CanadaRED support. To help get ready for […]

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Win an NBA Experience in Vancouver from Marriott Rewards

Comments 71 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Marriott is teaming up with the NBA as the Official Hotel Partner of the 2015-2016 NBA Global Games and will be rewarding its loyalty members with exclusive access to NBA games and events in Canada. The first stop in this cross country basketball showdown is in Vancouver on Sunday as we host Toronto and LA […]

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Where to Watch Premier League Soccer in Vancouver

Comments 3 by Rebecca Bollwitt

Following the success of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, and the continued — and amazing — fan support for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Donnelly Group pubs are preparing for the launch of the Barclays Premier League season. Starting August 8th, soccer fans all over the Lower Mainland can wake up early and head to the pub […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada vs England at BC Place

Comments 2 by Rebecca Bollwitt

A full house is expected at BC Place on Saturday, June 27th as Canada takes on England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup quarter finals. In anticipation of the crowd, with upwards of 53,000 fans attending the match not to mention thousands in bars, restaurants, and at the Fan Zone, BC Place issued a statement […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Onto The Quarter Finals

by Rebecca Bollwitt

53,855 spectators attended the Round of 16 knock-out match between Canada and Switzerland on Sunday, making it one for the records books with the highest attendance for any national team match (any sport, men or women) ever in Canada. With a slow start to the match in the first half, both teams came out ready […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup Round of 16

Comments 1 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Round of 16 quarterfinal matches will soon be underway in host cities across Canada as the FIFA Women’s World Cup competition heats up. After hosting Group C (Japan, Switzerland, Ecuador, Cameroon) at BC Place, Vancouver welcomed fans of the USA and Nigeria on Tuesday as 52,193 spectators packed the stadium, painting the town red, […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: Second Match Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

The Group C teams that we’ve come to know and enjoy at BC Place have moved on to new venues for their final matches of the round but not before a pair of impressive showings in front of the Vancouver crowd last Friday. With over 5,000 more spectators in attendance, Switzerland blanked Ecuador in a […]

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FIFA Women’s World Cup: First Match Day in Vancouver

by Rebecca Bollwitt

“Where are you from?” asked the security personnel as I walked out to the Media Tribune on BC Place’s 400 level. “I’m from here, I’m local,” I said, feeling inadequate as though they were waiting to welcome a journalist from afar instead they got someone who lives 8 blocks away. “Well then, you’re super VIP!” […]

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