Street performers draw record crowds during World Cup — and push Vancouver to rethink how it supports them
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Street performers draw record crowds during World Cup — and push Vancouver to rethink how it supports them
Performers say the World Cup has exposed both the demand for street art — and a gap in how the city supports them
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By Sarah Grochowski
Published Jun 29, 2026
Last updated 2 hours ago
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