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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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Ancient Marks Resurface: Hawaiian Petroglyphs on Oʻahu Revealed After Years

Oʻahu’s Hidden History Emerges from the Earth

For the first time in years, a remarkable piece of Hawaiʻi’s ancient past is visible once again. Early Hawaiian petroglyphs etched into stone on the island of Oʻahu have reemerged, offering a rare glimpse into the cultural expressions of Native Hawaiians centuries ago.

These petroglyphs—rock carvings depicting human figures, animals, and symbolic motifs—were uncovered due to shifting sands and erosion near a coastal area long known to archaeologists but rarely accessible to the public. The carvings are believed to date back hundreds of years and serve as a testament to the island’s rich heritage and the spiritual and social lives of its early inhabitants.

Local historians and cultural practitioners are celebrating the reappearance, emphasizing the importance of preserving and respecting these sacred images. “These petroglyphs are not just art,” said one cultural expert. “They are messages from our ancestors, reminders of who we are and where we come from.”

Efforts are now underway to document and protect the site, ensuring that future generations can continue to learn from and honor this extraordinary window into Hawaiʻi’s past.



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