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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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Devastating Tornadoes Ravage U.S. South, Claiming 33 Lives

A series of powerful tornadoes swept through the U.S. Midwest and Southeast, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming at least 33 lives. The storms, which struck late Friday night and into Saturday, caused widespread damage across several states, including Missouri, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Illinois.

Missouri bore the brunt of the devastation, with 12 fatalities reported across five counties. In Butler County alone, over 500 homes, a church, and a grocery store were destroyed, and a mobile home park was completely leveled. Mississippi reported six deaths, with significant damage in 21 counties. Arkansas also faced severe impacts, with three fatalities and 32 injuries reported.

The National Weather Service recorded 26 tornadoes during the outbreak, driven by a low-pressure system that fueled intense thunderstorms. Emergency responders are working tirelessly to assess the damage and assist affected communities.

This tragic event underscores the increasing frequency and intensity of severe weather events, raising concerns about the growing risks posed by climate change.

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