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5 Things to Know Today: Free National Parks, the Grocery Squeeze, and Back-to-School Sticker Shock

  Friday, July 24, 2026 Here's what's moving your money today: a free-admission summer program gets a presidential — er, prime ministerial — plug, grocery bills keep outrunning the official inflation rate, and back-to-school shopping lists are starting to sting. Here are five things worth five minutes of your morning. 1. The Canada Strong Pass is still handing out free national park admission The Prime Minister spent part of today at a national park promoting the Canada Strong Pass , the federal program giving everyone — Canadian or not — free admission to all Parks Canada sites, plus a 25% discount on camping and roofed accommodations, through September 7, 2026 . There's no app or registration; you just show up. Museums and galleries also offer free or discounted entry for visitors 24 and under, and VIA Rail has discounted fares tied to the same window. What it means for you: If a summer trip is still on the wish list, this is a real, no-strings discount — but camping spo...
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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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