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Tourism on the Brink: Costa Rica’s Pura Vida Under Siege as Crime Surge Sours Visitor Boom
The Costa Rican Times
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July 3, 2025
Costa Rica, July 2025 – Costa Rica’s reputation as a tropical haven is facing its toughest test in years. Once celebrated for its sloths, surf breaks and “pura vida” tranquility, the nation now wrestles with falling visitor numbers amid a spike in...
Canada to increase financial support requirements for international students
CIC News
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July 3, 2025
Foreign nationals applying for Canadian study permits will soon require over $2000 in additional funds. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated its proof of financial support requirement for study permit applications. For a...
Canadians continue to avoid U.S. travel plans amid trade tensions
Calgary Sun
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Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Some Canadians are willing to reconsider travelling to the U.S. amid the...
Canadians plan to spend an average of $3,825 on summer vacations: BMO report
Winnipeg Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Canada Toronto & GTA Americans and Canadians headed back to the U.S. through Terminal 3 at Pearson International airport were a little trepidatious flying back to the country they call home or going on vacation - after what...
Canadian airports, including YVR, return to normal operations after early morning bomb threats
The Province
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News National Nav Canada said the early morning threats affected airports in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. Author of the article: Published Jul 03, 2025 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 3...
Canada Day in Sun Peaks kicks off summer with music, community and mountain energy
Sun Peaks Independent News
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July 3, 2025
Rock band Toque performing at Sun Peaks centre stage on Canada Day. Photo via Instagram/toquerocks Sun Peaks welcomed summer with a high-energy Canada Day celebration that blended classic Canadian music, family fun and community spirit, all set...
International travelers cutting their visits to Southern California
Orange County Register - California
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July 3, 2025
While Southern Californians fire up their barbecues and hit the beaches this holiday weekend, there might be a tad more room on the sand and in lines at Disneyland rides. International travel is down across the region, keeping tourism and local...
Can you still find cheap travel with a tight summer getaway window?
CBS 4 Miami - Florida
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The Fourth of July weekend is here, which means your time to plan a summer getaway is starting to run out. So, can you still find cheap travel with a tight window? CBS News Miami went hunting for some deals. Illiett Ojeida said she travels about...
Experiencing Hip Hop In The Champagne Region — And What It Means For Black Travelers
Travel Noire
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July 3, 2025
When I received the invitation to attend Pop et Hip Hop, I had a feeling this wasn’t going to be a slow weekend of polite pours and cellar tours. Hosted by Hautes Côtes, a Burgundy-based boutique travel and event company, the event set out to...
Port Huron bridge connects U.S. and Canada. What to know
Detroit Free Press - Michigan
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The Blue Water Bridge connects Port Huron to Ontario, Canada. The bridge has two spans and is currently undergoing plaza expansion and road improvements. Travelers need a passport, passport card, or enhanced driver's license/state ID to cross....
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Bomb threats disrupt air traffic at six major Canadian airports
Firstpost
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July 3, 2025
The Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport said on X that it was investigating a security incident and warned that operations may be disrupted, urging travellers to check their flight status. Air traffic control manager NAV Canada said in...
Arsenal Volleyball 15U Wins AAU Junior National Championship Only 15U Team From Canada To Podium At 2025 Orlando Event
MENAFN
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July 3, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Underdog team from British Columbia rises to the top at North America's largest volleyball tournament Orlando, FL - In a standout first-year performance, Arsenal Volleyball Club's 15U girls team made history as the only Canadian...
1 gas station in cities throughout Canadian County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28
South OKC News - Oklahoma
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July 3, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Canadian County selling...
World-class softball returns to Surrey at 2025 Canada Cup
Indo Canadian Voice
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July 3, 2025
THE 2025 Canada Cup International Softball Championship will take place from July 4–13 at Softball City in Surrey. The tournament will feature elite female athletes from across the globe, including top national teams, collegiate programs, and...
Oswego County And City Of Fulton Celebrate Canada Day
Oswego County Today - New York
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July 3, 2025
FULTON – Staff members of Oswego County Tourism joined City of Fulton officials for a Canada Day celebration on July 1 at Veterans’ Park. Tourism partners from around the area joined in, including a pace car from Fulton Speedway and...
Building Canada Act leaves much open to interpretation on Indigenous consultation, says lawyer
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 3, 2025
An Anishinaabe lawyer says "fuller," "meaningful" engagement needs to happen with Indigenous Peoples if the federal government wants to make the right decisions on projects under the new Building Canada Act. Sara Mainville, a partner at JFK Law...
5 Canada geese shot and killed at Indianapolis rehab center
WISH 8 - Indiana
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July 3, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Five federally protected Canada geese were killed in a roadside shooting at a wildlife rehab center in Indianapolis, according to Providence Wildlife Rehabilitation. “What you did is inexcusable,” the nonprofit’s Spokesperson...
Bomb threats halt ground operations at 6 Canadian airports, including YYC
CityNews Calgary
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July 3, 2025
Bomb threats temporarily halted ground operations at six airports across the country on Thursday, NAV Canada says. “Early this morning, NAV CANADA was made aware of bomb threats affecting facilities in Ottawa, Montreal, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Calgary...
'Vermont loves you:' Franklin County reacts to decline in Canadian tourism
Saint Albans Messenger - Vermont
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FRANKLIN COUNTY — At The INN in Montgomery, chef partner Jason Chartrand isn’t selling as many bottles of wine as usual. That might seem like a small detail, but for the restaurant and hotel located in the shadow of Jay Peak, it’s the sign of a...
Economic impact from Calgary Stampede at heart of growing tourism targets
Calgary Sun
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Breadcrumb Trail Links Business News Local News Meanwhile, structure at north end of GMC Stadium will be torn down to make way for more high-demand premium seats, Stampede says Parade floats, including this one for Calgary-based WestJet, are lined...