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  If you've been holding onto a Air Miles card waiting to redeem for a flight, the program you signed up for doesn't exist anymore — and the cards that replaced it aren't the best game in town. If you searched "best AIR MILES credit card" and landed here, there's something you need to know first: there is no such thing anymore. AIR MILES, the loyalty program that's been part of Canadian wallets since 1992, officially became BMO Blue Rewards on June 2, 2026. BMO had already stopped issuing new AIR MILES cards back in January, and every collector's Miles converted automatically into Blue Points at a rate of roughly 1 Air Mile to 15.79 Blue Points — no action needed, no lost value. That's good news if you're a longtime collector sitting on a pile of Miles. It's less good news if you were hoping to earn free flights that way going forward, because Blue Rewards was built to compete with PC Optimum and Scene+ — grocery, gas, and everyday spendi...

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In a devastating turn of events, a football match in Nzérékoré, Guinea, ended in tragedy as a crowd crush claimed the lives of dozens of spectators. The incident occurred during a local tournament match between the teams of Labé and Nzérékoré, held in honor of Guinea's military leader, Mamady Doumbouya.

The chaos erupted following a controversial decision by the referee, which led to fans of the visiting team, Labé, throwing stones onto the pitch. The situation quickly escalated as police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd, resulting in a deadly stampede. Harrowing footage from the scene shows fans scrambling to climb the stadium walls in a desperate attempt to escape.

Prime Minister Mamadou Oury Bah confirmed the tragic events, expressing deep sorrow and calling for calm as authorities work to restore order and provide aid to the injured. The exact number of casualties remains unclear, but reports indicate that many of the victims were children.

This incident is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by overcrowded stadiums and the need for stringent safety measures to prevent such tragedies in the future. The government has pledged to conduct a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the stampede and ensure accountability.

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