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Google Reaches an Agreement with Canada to Compensate the Media with Almost 75 Million Dollars a Year
After months of negotiations, Canada and Google reached an agreement for the American company to compensate Canadian media for sharing or reusing its news content. The internet giant will pay 100 million Canadian dollars (about 74 million US dollars)...
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Colonialism Led to the Extinction of Indigenous Shaggy Dogs in Canada
For thousands of years, a breed of shaggy white dog played an important role in the life and culture of the indigenous Coast Salish people in western Canada, but with the arrival of European settlers, the animal quickly became...
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Only For Women! Kivelix Trophy 2024 Will Receive the Ticas in Guanacaste
Guanacaste is preparing to host one of the most exciting events of the year: the Kivelix Trophy 2024, a stage-based mountain bike competition
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Grenada Pathway to Sustainable Caribbean Tourism in 2024
This is an exciting and befitting announcement because Grenada is referred to as the ‘Island of Spice’ and will host the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) conference in 2024 that will have sustainability as its focus. Set amongst the Windward...
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Costa Rica Reiterates Condemnation of War Against Ukraine in Meeting to Strengthen Relations With That Country
With the purpose of strengthening bilateral relations and political dialogue, representatives of Costa Rica and Ukraine met at the Casa Amarilla, in San José, last Thursday, December 8.The meeting took place between the ambassador and minister A.I. of Foreign...
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Canada Celebrates Five Years of Approval of Marihuana Consumption for Recreational Use With Good Feelings
Last October 17 marked five years since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada (medical cannabis has been authorized since 2001), becoming the second country, after Uruguay, to implement this measure. Five years after the green light, progress is...
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Exporting Costa Rican Fruits to the Asian Market: A Comprehensive Guide
Costa Rica is known for its rich biodiversity and diverse range of tropical fruits. With the growing demand for exotic fruits in the Asian market, exporting Costa Rican fruits presents a lucrative opportunity for farmers and exporters alike. However,...
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The Supreme Court of Canada Will Have a Female Majority for the First Time in Its History
The Supreme Court of Canada will have a female majority for the first time in its 148-year history. Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, announced on October 26th the nomination of Mary Moreau to occupy a seat on said judicial...
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Travel + Leisure Declares Costa Rica as the “Destination of the Year 2024
The renowned Travel + Leisure magazine declared Costa Rica as the international tourist destination for 2024, in which it addresses a wide variety of topics such as beaches, tours, activities to do such as hiking and many other positive...
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Government of Panama Imports Fuel from Costa Rica and Opens Blockades in the North of the Country
This past week, the National Police opened several roads in the north of Panama, where fuel imported from neighboring Costa Rica is arriving, to alleviate the serious effects in the country of the more than two weeks of blocking...
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Cultural Sensitivity: Why It Matters For Expats
Cultural sensitivity is sometimes confused with general politeness and the desire not to offend people. But it is more...