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AIR MILES Is Gone. Here's What Actually Earns You Travel Now

  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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Allegations of Secret Detentions at Detroit Facilities Spark Outrage


In a shocking revelation, U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has alleged that over 200 individuals have been detained in secret facilities near the Canadian border in Detroit. These detentions reportedly occurred at locations not designed for long-term holding, raising concerns about the conditions and transparency of the process.

The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) has highlighted cases where families, including children, were held in windowless rooms without access to legal counsel or adequate provisions. Many detainees were said to have accidentally crossed into Customs and Border Protection (CBP) areas due to confusing signage near the Ambassador Bridge.

Advocates are calling for immediate reforms, including an end to secret detentions and better oversight of CBP practices. The allegations have sparked widespread calls for accountability and humane treatment of detainees.


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