Canada loses to Switzerland, major project approval, more Europe heat records, and more

A nation groaned as Canada fell to Switzerland in the FIFA World Cup 2026 match in Vancouver. Despite the continued Canadian pressure in the final minutes of the game, the final score was 2- 1. The loss means that Canada’s men's team finishes second in their pool and still advances to the knockout round for the first time.

Also: The federal government names its first three projects for a potential listing under the Building Canada act. They would be fast-tracked for construction as they are deemed to be in the national interest.

And: It’s not even July but Europe has already had to deal with multiple heat waves with temperatures in many places exceeding 40 degrees. France has already recorded its hottest day ever and records are being set all over the continent.

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