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The nearly 90-year-old Pattullo Bridge, connecting Surrey and New Westminster, underwent demolition of the bridge arch over the weekend. The giant arch will be dismantled in sections and lowered onto a barge on the Fraser River, with the work expected to be completed on Sunday night (the 11th). Photos taken on Saturday show engineers preparing on site, with sparks flying from welders’ work at parts of the arch. The provincial government stated that engineers will work around the clock, expected to take 48 to 60 hours. After the arch is lowered onto the barge, it will be transported to another location for dismantling and recovery. Provincial company B.C. Infrastructure Benefits Inc. (BCIB) stated that the road will not be closed during the project, and vehicles can continue to use the Riverview (also known as stal̕əw̓ asəm) bridge, which has replaced the Patulo Bridge.

Authorities urge drivers using the new bridge not to stop and watch the process of dismantling the bridge arches. If citizens want to seize the last chance to see the Red Arch standing on the Fraser River, they can visit some coastal parks on weekends to enjoy the view, such as Brownsville Bar Park in Surrey, Westminster Pier Park or Albert Crescent Park in New Westminster. The main waterway of the Fraser River beneath the two bridges will be closed until Sunday night, but the BCIB stated that the inland waterway will remain open to vessels that meet the clearance limits.

According to the latest data from Statistics Canada, by 2025, Canada’s total fertility rate will remain at 1.26 children per woman, matching the historic low set in 2024; the average maternal age will rise to 31.9 years, setting a new record. In 1976, this age was 26.7 years. Most provinces and regions recorded the “historically low” fertility rates. From a long-term perspective, Canada’s fertility rate has generally declined since 2009, with an average annual decline of 4% from 2017 to 2023 except for 2021. After a slight 0.8% decline in 2024, it will remain unchanged in 2025. The total fertility rate is a statistical estimate, not a prediction of the current final number of women having children.

Among 20 high-income countries, Canada will have the seventh lowest fertility rate by 2025. The United States has the highest at 1.57, while South Korea has the lowest at 0.80. Canada had long been in the mid-tier, but since 2018 it has been moving toward the lowest range. Maria Porcellato, CEO of Endo Diagnosis in Alberta, said this trend reflects decades of changes in working conditions, cost of living, lifestyle choices, and delayed childbirth. Porcellato pointed out that delaying childbirth may increase the difficulty of conception, and diseases such as endometriosis and PMOS also affect reproductive health. Endometriosis affects up to a quarter of women and can cause pain and fertility problems; PMOS is a hormonal and metabolic disorder that may interfere with ovulation.

She advocates for healthcare systems to identify and manage these diseases earlier, helping women make more informed fertility decisions. Financial pressure also affects family planning. Toronto financial writer Renee Sylvestre-Williams previously stated that rising living costs could push childbirth to the back of priorities. Porcellato also mentioned that diet, exercise, sleep, prolonged sitting, and long-term stress all affect fertility, especially for women who juggle work, family, and caregiving responsibilities and face ongoing stress.

A horrific traffic accident occurred on September 23 on the Burnaby section of Highway 1. A large truck entered the wrong lane and collided with an Uber ride-hailing car. Unfortunately, two passengers on the bus died, and the driver was seriously injured. According to English-language media CTV, one of the victims was Amy Wang (Hsuan Ming Wang), a Chinese woman living in Surrey, and another passenger who died was her friend. Amy loved spending time with children, worked as a nanny, and was currently receiving early childhood education training. On the morning of the incident, the RCMP personally came to her home to inform her mother of the tragic news. This sad news shocked the entire family. Amy’s brother, William Wang, lives in Saskatchewan.

He drove his two children home, and as soon as he entered his driveway, he received a call from his mother. The two children got out of the car and played happily, while he sat on the garage floor, enduring this sudden sadness alone, unable to let go for a long time. It wasn’t until his wife came home that he broke down in tears. Amy’s father, Daniel Wang, learned of the news when he called home on the day of the incident. In an interview with English-language media, he said he couldn’t accept it at the time and asked his wife not to continue talking. After the incident, Daniel dreamed of his daughter, who told him not to grieve, that he had rested and was with Christ.

The accident is still under investigation, and the driver has so far only been suspended from driving for 90 days. Police are investigating whether he was in a state of intoxication caused by alcohol at the time; if confirmed, he will face even harsher punishment. Amy’s brother William said that if the driver was indeed drunk, he must have been drinking quite a bit. There were several ‘No Entry’ signs on the road where the incident occurred, but he ignored them. Moreover, traffic on the road going against traffic was also considerable, yet he still did not stop until the tragedy occurred.

What hurt William most was that his eldest son was already five years old and still remembered who his aunt was, but the younger son was only two and a half years old, and his aunt was completely blank in his memory. In the future, he will tell the two children many stories about Amy, reminding them that their aunt once loved them very much, was a loving and generous person. To date, the gofundme website, which has raised funds for Amy’s funeral and other related expenses, has raised over 50,000 yuan. Her funeral will be held on Saturday.

The U.S. midterm elections are in crisis, with the White House accusing Canada of interfering

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, the Trump administration has turned its unfavourable outlook at Canada. White House trade advisor Peter Navarro recently publicly warned Ottawa in Washington, saying, “If you interfere in our elections in Maine or Michigan, you will pay a greater price.” This tough stance means that if the Republicans lose in key states, Canada is likely to be directly blamed as the “culprit.” Navarro’s remarks highlight the Trump administration’s tendency to scapegoat potential political failures. Recently, dissatisfaction with Canada has continued to intensify within the White House, and relations between the two countries are not expected to ease after the election; instead, they may deteriorate further. Trump’s trade advisors angrily condemned the Canadian lobbying group, demanding they “get out of the United States.”

The Republican Party is divided internally, and Trump’s blame-shifting strategy has escalated

The latest polls show that Democrats are leading Republicans nationwide; even two years ago, when Trump landscaped states by 20 percentage points, Republican candidates now face trailing or narrow victories. Faced with unfavourable election prospects, divisions emerged within the Republican Party. Some candidates have proactively distanced themselves from Trump, even removing related content from their campaign websites. For example, Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds recently cleared all statements related to Trump. Meanwhile, Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton complained to his donors in Washington about the negative impact of the White House midterm convention, bluntly stating, “Everyone’s approval ratings have dropped.” From left: Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

Amid intensifying party conflicts, more and more grassroots candidates are shifting the blame onto Trump himself. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has stepped up efforts to target “external enemies,” with Canada now the “prime suspect.” Trump singled out and criticized Canada, worsening relations between the two countries

In the United States, non-presidential election years have traditionally been regarded as referendums against the ruling party. This year, the Republican-Republican Party controls all of Washington’s power, dominates 58 state legislatures nationwide, and holds 26 governor seats. However, Trump’s influence within the party and across the United States has been accompanied by increasingly intensified policy controversies. He has made major adjustments to U.S. foreign policy, stirring up the global economy, and has even been criticized for “subverting the U.S.-led international order since World War II. “On September 30, 2026, Trump made a public speech at the White House, once again attacking Canada.

The U.S. midterm elections are in crisis, with the White House accusing Canada of interfering

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, the Trump administration has turned its unfavourable outlook at Canada. White House trade advisor Peter Navarro recently publicly warned Ottawa in Washington, saying, “If you interfere in our elections in Maine or Michigan, you will pay a greater price.” This tough stance means that if the Republicans lose in key states, Canada is likely to be directly blamed as the “culprit.” Navarro’s remarks highlight the Trump administration’s tendency to scapegoat potential political failures. Recently, dissatisfaction with Canada has continued to intensify within the White House, and relations between the two countries are not expected to ease after the election; instead, they may deteriorate further. Trump warned Canada that it would retaliate if it lost the midterm elections Trump’s trade advisors angrily condemned the Canadian lobbying group, demanding they “get out of the United States.”

The Republican Party is divided internally, and Trump’s blame-shifting strategy has escalated

The latest polls show that Democrats are leading Republicans nationwide; even two years ago, when Trump landscaped states by 20 percentage points, Republican candidates now face trailing or narrow victories. Faced with unfavourable election prospects, divisions emerged within the Republican Party. Some candidates have proactively distanced themselves from Trump, even removing related content from their campaign websites. For example, Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds recently cleared all statements related to Trump. Meanwhile, Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton complained to his donors in Washington about the negative impact of the White House midterm convention, bluntly stating, “Everyone’s approval ratings have dropped.” Trump warned Canada that it would retaliate if it lost the midterm elections From left: Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

Amid intensifying party conflicts, more and more grassroots candidates are shifting the blame onto Trump himself. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has stepped up efforts to target “external enemies,” with Canada now the “prime suspect.” Trump singled out and criticized Canada, worsening relations between the two countries

In the United States, non-presidential election years have traditionally been regarded as referendums against the ruling party. This year, the Republican-Republican Party controls all of Washington’s power, dominates 58 state legislatures nationwide, and holds 26 governor seats. However, Trump’s influence within the party and across the United States has been accompanied by increasingly intensified policy controversies. He has made major adjustments to U.S. foreign policy, stirring up the global economy, and has even been criticized for “subverting the U.S.-led international order since World War II.” Trump warned Canada that it would retaliate if it lost the midterm elections On September 30, 2026, Trump made a public speech at the White House, once again attacking Canada.

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On Monday this week, Trump publicly stated in the Oval Office: “Canada is one of the worst countries in the world.” They are extremely unfair to the U.S., charging us farmers more than 400% in tariffs, taking advantage of America, and acting as if it’s only natural. ” He also accused Canada of being “hardline,” even portraying Canada as interfering in U.S. elections, portraying Canada as the most threatening “enemy” among “Middle Power.” The blame-shifting strategy carries significant risks and could severely damage US-Canada relations

The Trump administration’s choice to attack Canada rather than Russia, China, or Iran indicates that its response to the political crisis has escalated into open hostility toward neighbouring countries. Analysts point out that such actions could not only break the traditional friendly relationship between the US and Canada, but also backfire on America’s global reputation and influence. Political observers believe that as election day approaches, Trump and his team will continue to focus on Canada, and any further tension in U.S.-Canada relations will have far-reaching effects on the economies and people of both countries.

Four people were arrested on a boat in False Creek, Vancouver, for allegedly firing a gun with a silencer into the water. Vancouver Police Marine Team and SWAT team boarded the boat and arrested four people. Handguns, gun parts, multiple silencers, and suspected drugs and drug manufacturing equipment were subsequently seized.

Vancouver police said the Marine Squad and the Emergency Response Team boarded a vessel named Night Shadow that was moored in False Creek at around 6 p.m. on Sunday (13th). After boarding the boat, the police found four people on board and arrested them all. Police then towed the boat to a safe location, obtained a search warrant, and conducted a search, seizing a chrome-plated handgun, multiple gun parts, a large extended magazine, and several silencers. Police also found several bags of suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl on the boat, as well as large bags of drug adulterants, dyes, scales, and drug-making equipment. Police said the investigation is ongoing and charges have yet to be laid.

Richmond, British Columbia, once again witnessed the incredible magnetism of the Pokémon trading card economy. Collectors lined up overnight outside the London Drugs in Ironwood Plaza, Richmond, to snag the highly anticipated 30th anniversary limited-edition card packs and gift sets for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, hoping to be among the first to buy their desired items when the store opened on Wednesday morning. According to the Richmond News, Edwin Chang, manager of the London Pharmacy, said that people started queuing outside the store at 9:30 pm on Tuesday, and by Wednesday morning the queue had grown to more than 100 people, who had been waiting outdoors for nearly 12 hours.

There is an astonishing arbitrage opportunity in the secondary market. Zhang Enwei admitted that although this London pharmacy located in the southern part of Richmond has seen many new product queues in the past, the grand occasion of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is undoubtedly the largest and most exciting one he has ever witnessed. He pointed out that the long queues that have appeared outside the store recently are mostly related to Pokémon merchandise. The current Pokémon trading card market is experiencing a massive speculative frenzy among collectors.

This has long surpassed mere hobby, involving astonishing arbitrage opportunities in the secondary market and international capital. Zhang Enwei said that with the rise in collecting, some cards have become quite expensive, attracting many people to specifically seek out certain designs. “There is a lot of enthusiasm among collectors right now, and there is also monetary value behind it. Many people are looking for those very valuable cards.” Despite the frenzy, the queuing order remained calm.

Despite the large number of people and limited stock, the queue did not escalate into a dispute. Zhang Enwei said the entire queuing process was quite peaceful, with customers showing courtesy to each other, and many children could be seen looking excited when they received their card boxes. “Everyone was very polite. You could also see the children—they were really happy when they got their card boxes. It was a good sight to see that.” However, the number of cards was ultimately limited. After the items sold out, some customers left empty-handed. Zhang Enwei believes that these disappointed collectors will not give up, after all, there are other sales channels on the market.

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that the Carney government is exploring a kind of “quasi-membership” relationship between Canada and the European Union, bringing this bold idea into public discussion for the first time. However, this is not a formal application that has been submitted. There is currently neither an agreement text nor a clear legal framework. “Association membership” is not a unified status currently held by the EU and may ultimately be just a package of cooperation arrangements covering trade, security, energy, and the movement of people. The background is not complicated: Since Trump’s return to the White House in early 2025, trade friction between the US and Canada has continued to escalate, with tariffs imposed on hundreds of billions of dollars of cross-border trade, forcing Ottawa to accelerate its “turn toward Europe.” The EU has stated that it hopes to establish an “unprecedented new relationship” with Canada, but the two sides have not yet determined the specific form. What exactly does being a “prospective member” mean?1. Is it easier for Canadians to obtain visas to work in Europe?

What’s the situation now? Currently, Canadian passport holders can enter the Schengen Area visa-free for stays of up to 90 days (within 180 days), which is fine for tourism and short-term business. However, to obtain a regular employment contract in an EU country, you must comply with that country’s local immigration laws and apply for a separate work visa—there are no shortcuts. What might the future hold? Referring to existing non-EU “associate member” countries, there are two scenarios: Citizens of Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein (a member of the European Economic Area, EEA), and Switzerland (through bilateral agreements) have the same right to work and reside within the EU as EU citizens and do not require a work visa.

No free movement: Following Brexit, the UK signed the UK-EU Trade Cooperation Agreement (TCA). From January 1, 2021, UK citizens seeking regular employment within the EU still need to apply for work visas in each country. The TCA only facilitates exemptions from local labour market tests for intra-company transfers and certain independent professionals; it does not grant free movement.

It is currently impossible to determine whether Canadians will receive the same freedom of movement as members of the European Economic Area. A more realistic possibility is that key industries such as energy, artificial intelligence, defence, and critical minerals will be granted easier access to personnel, while whether ordinary employment will still require work permits applied for in each country remains to be negotiated. Carney has discussed visa arrangements for Canadians living and working in Europe with French President Macron, but details of the negotiations have not yet been made public.

What can you do now? Step 1: Confirm the type of work visa for your target country. Immigration policies vary among the 27 EU member states. For example, Germany’s skilled worker visa, the Netherlands’ highly skilled worker visa, and Ireland’s critical skills employment permit all have significantly different requirements and timelines. Step 2: Consider the EU Blue Card as an existing option. The EU’s 2021 updated Blue Card requirements have been lowered, applicable to highly skilled workers with employment contracts in EU member states. Canadians meet the basic eligibility criteria. However, applicants must first obtain a qualifying employment contract, and the rules vary from country to country; Ireland and Denmark do not participate in the EU Blue Card system. Step 3: Don’t wait for “prospective members” to be officially recognized before taking action. If you can apply under the existing rules, follow those rules. If the agreement is implemented, those already working in Europe will generally find it easier to apply the new rules. 2. If the child or the individual wants to go on an exchange program in Europe, is there an upgrade for Erasmus+?

What’s the situation now? Canadian students can now apply for the Erasmus+ exchange program—but the prerequisite is that your university must have signed an inter-institutional agreement with a European university. Without this agreement, individuals cannot apply directly, regardless of their academic performance. You can first check your university’s list of partner universities to see if any European institutions you are interested in are included. What might the future hold? Canadian universities are now able to participate in some Erasmus+ programs through partnerships with European institutions, but students typically cannot apply directly as individuals and must do so through their respective schools. If a future EU-Canada agreement expands Canada’s participation in Erasmus+, Canadian universities could gain access to more collaborative projects, exchange opportunities, and funding.

However, neither side has announced that Canada will become an Erasmus+ affiliate, and scholarship standards, credit transfer, and the scope of participating institutions remain undecided. Even if Canada becomes an affiliate in the future, student exchanges will typically still require participating institutions and signing academic or inter-institutional agreements. What can you do now? Step 1: Log in to the official website of the international office of your school and check the list of existing Erasmus+ partner institutions. Step 2: Find the Erasmus+ coordinator at your school and find out the school’s current ICM (International Credit Transfer) quota and application timeline—most schools only open an application window once a year, and if you miss it, you have to wait a year.

Step 3: If the school does not yet have a cooperation agreement with the target institution, it can report to the International Office to encourage the school to take the initiative to expand cooperation. The negotiation of the agreement is initiated by the school, and the students’ feedback on their needs is an effective driving force. As a fallback option: The Erasmus+ official website (erasmus-plus.ec.europa.eu) has participation guidelines for non-EU countries, where you can directly check the latest rules and scholarship standards. 3. After becoming a “prospective member”, will it be cheaper to buy Canadian goods online from Europe?

What’s the situation now? In terms of tariffs, since CETA temporarily came into effect in September 2017, the EU has eliminated tariffs on 97.7% of Canadian goods, with a target of 99% zero by 2024. Almost all Canadian industrial products, forest products, and technology products face zero tariffs when entering the EU. Conversely, Canada also enjoys reciprocal openness to EU goods. There is essentially no room for further reductions in tariffs at the numerical level. Currently, less than 1% of goods that are not exempt from tariffs are mainly concentrated in sensitive agricultural products (such as poultry and eggs) that are strictly protected by tariff quotas.

Where do the real benefits of being a “prospective member” lie? There is virtually no room for further tariff reductions. Non-tariff barriers are the real frictions at present—repeated customs inspections, non-interoperable product standard certifications, and cumbersome animal and plant health quarantine procedures all increase customs clearance time and compliance costs for businesses. If both sides further recognize product standards and reduce redundant inspections, businesses’ customs clearance time and compliance costs may decrease. However, whether these savings will be reflected in retail prices depends on transportation, exchange rates, market competition, and retailer pricing; consumers may not feel the difference in the short term. What can you do now? No special action is needed at this stage. However, if you are involved in cross-border e-commerce or import/export trade, the following is recommended: Step 1: Check the CETA tariff classification table to confirm whether your product is within the zero-tariff range—many people don’t know that their products are actually already subject to 0 tariffs, and they end up paying extra compliance service fees.

Where do the real benefits of being a “prospective member” lie? There is virtually no room for further tariff reductions. Non-tariff barriers are the real frictions at present—repeated customs inspections, non-interoperable product standard certifications, and cumbersome animal and plant health quarantine procedures all increase customs clearance time and compliance costs for businesses. If both sides further recognize product standards and reduce redundant inspections, businesses’ customs clearance time and compliance costs may decrease. However, whether these savings will be reflected in retail prices depends on transportation, exchange rates, market competition, and retailer pricing; consumers may not feel the difference in the short term. What can you do now? No special action is needed at this stage. However, if you are involved in cross-border e-commerce or import/export trade, the following is recommended: Step 1: Check the CETA tariff classification table to confirm whether your product is within the zero tariff range—many people don’t know that their products are actually already subject to 0 tariffs, and they end up paying extra compliance service fees.

Four years ago, Bill Lake, a retired engineer from Battersea, Ontario, was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer, and doctors gave him at most a year to live. Faced with despair, he began making a to-do list for the last time in his life, wanting only to spend more time with his family. In 2022, the Ontario government began funding Keytruda for the treatment of this rare type of colorectal cancer. By the end of the year, Lake had the opportunity to use this immunotherapy drug. This drug had previously shown breakthroughs in patients with melanoma and lung cancer, extending the lifespan of people who previously only had a few months to live by several years.

After receiving treatment, Lake’s tumour shrank significantly, and he has now returned to beekeeping and remains in remission. “This medicine has given us hope again,” Lake’s wife said with emotion. Keytruda, approved by Health Canada in 2015, is considered a breakthrough cancer drug. Its immune mechanism doesn’t directly kill cancer cells; instead, it releases the “brakes” on the body’s immune system, allowing the body to fight tumours on its own. Data shows that Keytruda has significantly improved the survival rate of patients with melanoma, lung cancer, and some colorectal cancers. Lake’s MSI-type colorectal cancer was the type that was sensitive to this drug. For Lake, whose traditional treatments had limited effectiveness, Keytruda almost changed his fate.

In 2023, Canada spent nearly 800 million Canadian dollars on Keytruda at list price, making it the highest-spending single drug in hospitals nationwide. Experts point out that Ontario’s cancer drug spending has increased from $500 million to $1.7 billion over the past decade, with an average annual growth rate of 15%, far exceeding the growth rate of the healthcare budget. Today, for every $10 that Canadian hospitals spend on cancer drugs, about $1 goes to Keytruda. “These figures are alarming for those managing the money,” said Mina Tadrous, a pharmaceutical policy researcher at the University of Toronto.

In 2023, Canada spent nearly 800 million Canadian dollars on Keytruda at list price, making it the highest-spending single drug in hospitals nationwide. Experts point out that Ontario’s cancer drug spending has increased from $500 million to $1.7 billion over the past decade, with an average annual growth rate of 15%, far exceeding the growth rate of the healthcare budget. Today, for every $10 that Canadian hospitals spend on cancer drugs, about $1 goes to Keytruda. “These figures are alarming for those managing the money,” said Mina Tadrous, a pharmaceutical policy researcher at the University of Toronto.

This practice is scientifically based; Merck’s initial clinical trials proved that weight measurement is also safe and effective. Some experts believe that fixed dosages lead to overuse and maximize corporate profits. Merck insists its dosages are scientifically sound, but the WHO analysis indicates that if weight-based dosing were adopted globally, $5 billion could be saved in lung cancer alone by 2040. Nevertheless, experts acknowledge that these cost-saving measures are merely a “stopgap measure.” As long as drug prices remain high, the pressure of expensive drugs on the public healthcare system will be difficult to alleviate.

Sitting at home, Lake couldn’t help but sigh when he learned that his two-year Keytruda treatment would cost over 400,000 Canadian dollars. He knew the drug was expensive, but he hadn’t expected the price to be this high. “He deserves it,” his wife Shari said with a smile. Lake also wrote the scientific name of Keytruda, “pembrolizumab,” in the inside of his notebook—”I have to remember how to spell this word,” he said with a laugh. “That’s why I’m still alive.”

In late August, US-Canada trade talks broke down. The US announced a 50% tariff on hundreds of Canadian goods, while Canada announced it would implement “equal, reciprocal” countermeasures on US goods. With recent tensions in US-Canada relations, more and more Canadians are voluntarily erasing the “American elements” from their daily lives, expressing dissatisfaction with the US and support for Canada.

Recently, a video posted by a Canadian coffee shop went viral on social media. The video features the Canadian national anthem as background music, showing the café manager changing the menu from “Americano” to “Canadian coffee.” He described it as a “small but necessary” update. Coffee shop manager Nicolas Bonnet: To be honest, we want to bring laughter to everyone; this is a miniature version of the “executive order” we want to sign.

Coffee shop customer: I think it’s great, and I think it’s a small thing we as Canadians can do. It’s great to stay tough in the face of the US. Café customer: “The ‘Canadian coffee’ is fantastic. “Some Americans even made a special trip to this coffee shop to buy “Canadian coffee. “American customer: I completely understand how this store operates. Even though I am American, I do not agree with Trump’s statements and actions. This Canadian coffee shop recently launched a new drink with Canadian characteristics, named “Great North.” Canadians often refer to their country as the “Real North” and the “Great White North,” and this term is also reflected in the Canadian national anthem.

Science World Vancouver announced that the football-patterned panels covering its iconic spherical dome will begin removal on Tuesday. As part of the World Cup celebrations, the dome was transformed into a giant football, becoming a striking landmark along Vancouver’s waterfront skyline. The demolition work is scheduled to begin early Tuesday morning, starting from the east side of the building.

The entire demolition process is expected to last two to three weeks. Although the football motif is about to disappear, the museum says these panels may have other uses in the future. The museum posted on Facebook: “Want to know what happens after these panels are removed?” Please stay tuned for our announcements. ” Vancouver residents will have the chance to catch a glimpse of this World Cup-themed landmark during the last two days of the long weekend.