First Nations cancelling medical travel to Vancouver due to FIFA World Cup hotel costs – CBC
Feb 26, 2026
Indigenous health groups in northern B.C. say they can’t afford the high cost of hotel rooms during World Cup
Indigenous health-care providers in northwest B.C. say they are unable to book patients’ medical appointments in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup events this summer because of the high cost of hotel rooms and travel.
The Nisga’a Valley Health Authority has sent a notice informing patients it is implementing a blackout for non-emergency patient travel bookings to the Lower Mainland between June 10 to July 20.
B.C. Place stadium in downtown Vancouver is set to host seven games between June 11 and July 19 as part of the continent-wide competition, and the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) Amphitheatre will host a fan festival for the duration of the event.
