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The City of North Vancouver’s Shipyards will be home to thousands of fervent footy fans after being named Canada Soccer’s official site for the FIFA World Cup. Mayor Linda Buchanan made the announcement in Lower Lonsdale on Wednesday, April 1. “This is an incredibly exciting day for the City of North Vancouver,” Buchanan said, adding a rousing “Go, Canada, go!” Exact details about all of the fan-related activities that will be available are still being worked out, but every World Cup game will be shown on a massive 464-square-foot screen. All of the events will be open to the public, free and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event will also feature live music and other entertainment, food, drinks and retail pop-ups with World Cup merch. “It will be a high-energy celebration and a lively soccer festival all in one unforgettable experience. This global celebration will bring thousands of fans to the heart of our world class Shipyards district where the thrill of the Continued on A21
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Future soccer star Dario Ahmadi, 4, is joined by his mom Sahar, Wisam Souki of North Van FC and City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan in welcoming Canada Soccer’s official World Cup festivities to the Shipyards. BRENT RICHTER / NSN
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