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5 Things to Know Today: Gordie Howe Bridge Opens, Gas Prices Drop, and the Fed Decision That Could Move Your Loonie

  Monday, July 27, 2026 From a long-delayed border crossing finally opening to a Fed decision that could nudge the loonie, here's what's moving Canadian wallets today. 1. The Gordie Howe Bridge Opens Today — But You Can't Drive on It Until August 1 The long-delayed Gordie Howe International Bridge between Windsor and Detroit holds its official opening today, July 27, more than six weeks after its original June target. The catch: today's ceremony doesn't mean traffic yet. Vehicles won't be allowed on the six-lane, cable-stayed span until August 1. Once open, the toll is set at $8 CAD (US$5.75) each way for most passenger vehicles. What it means for you: If you cross the Windsor-Detroit corridor for work, shopping, or family, mark August 1 on your calendar, not today, and budget roughly $8 a crossing on top of gas. 2. Gas Prices Are Easing After the Weekend Oil Crash Oil prices tumbled over the weekend after the US and Iran paused hostilities, with both Brent and...

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Trump Administration Reverses Controversial Visa Terminations

 

The Trump administration has reversed its abrupt decision to terminate the legal status of thousands of foreign students studying in the United States. This move follows intense scrutiny from courts and over 100 lawsuits filed by affected students. The terminations, which were linked to minor infractions or unclear reasons, had left many students fearing deportation and unable to continue their studies.

The Justice Department announced the reversal in federal court, stating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is developing a new policy for reviewing and terminating student visa records. Until this policy is finalized, the records of affected students will remain active or be reactivated. However, ICE retains the authority to terminate records for other reasons, such as unlawful activity.

This decision has brought relief to many students and universities, but uncertainty remains about the long-term implications and the scope of the reversal. The administration's initial move had sparked widespread panic and disrupted the lives of countless students, highlighting the challenges of navigating immigration policies in the U.S..

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