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How Pokemon became a source of soft power and among the world’s biggest media franchises

As a child, Satoshi Tajiri loved to collect and play with bugs in his backyard. As he grew up, he loved going to the arcade to play video games. So he decided to merge the two. The result? One of the biggest franchises in the world.  “Pokemon is almost a …

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Katy Perry joins Trudeau in Davos to support former PM’s speech on value of ‘soft power’

Listen to this article Estimated 3 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Former prime minister Justin Trudeau and international pop star Katy Perry took their relationship to the …

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Chalk up a win for soft power as Donald Trump heads home from Britain happy

For all the Royal effort that went into ego-stroking Donald Trump this week during his unprecedented second state visit to the U.K., his trip also underscored at least two significant developments for transatlantic policymakers. Both involve issues where the U.K. — and Canadian — governments hold conflicting views to the …

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More ‘soft power signals’: On heels of King’s visit, Prince Edward takes week-long trip to P.E.I., Ontario

Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. As Prince Edward visits Canada, his travels are taking him from drumming with members of a First Nation in Prince Edward Island to the red-and-white waving of flags …

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A ‘delicate situation’ for King Charles: Royal soft power and diplomacy in the face of world turmoil

Hello, royal watchers. This is your regular dose of royal news and analysis. Reading this online? Sign up here to get this delivered to your inbox. A high-profile invitation for a state visit. A warm welcome to a private residence in the countryside. A display of military honours worn on the chest. King …

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Billie Eilish Canada concert dates: ‘Hit Me Hard and Soft’ tour hitting 3 Canadian cities

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Everyone’s favourite Bad Guy is coming to Canada. On Monday morning, Billie Eilish announced a massive tour in support of her upcoming album, Hit Me Hard and Soft.  The tour of the same name will kick off in Quebec City on Sept. …

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Illness outbreak triggers recall of soft, semi-soft surface-ripened cheeses

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 20, 2023 11:25 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for Le Fromage au Village and La Vache a Maillotte brand soft and semi-soft surface-ripened cheese due to possible Listeria contamination. The …

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