65 h. ago Air Miles program rules are changing in Canada and here's what's new

Air Miles collectors in Canada should know about some changes to the loyalty program that have taken effect.The company announced a new set of features on Tuesday, intending to give users "greater choice, flexibility and convenience.""As cost-of-living pressures continue to rise, we're committed to empowering every single collector across the country with the necessary tools and flexibility they need to redeem rewards quicker," said Kat Carl-Musson, head of marketing at Air Miles, in a statement.Here are the three new features that have already kicked in.Transfer Air MilesBlue collectors can now transfer up to 500 Air Miles per year between Cash Miles and Dream Miles and vice versa. The loyalty program says this gives them the flexibility to get closer to short-term redemptions or save towards a big bucket list reward.The transfer miles option, which was first introduced in June 2024, initially only allowed Gold and Onyx Air Miles collectors to convert Dream Miles to ...

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8 d. ago Braid: Danielle Smith stands as squarely for Canada as Doug Ford or any federal politician

Smith left no doubt about where she stands — with Canada, and against Trump

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9 d. ago Doug Ford stands up for Wayne Gretzky amid questions about loyalty to Canada

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is the latest public figure to support Wayne Gretzky after Canadians had questioned his loyalty to his home country.Following an appearance as the honorary captain for Team Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off final in Boston last month, Gretzky was targeted by many Canadians who noted his long-standing ties to American president Donald Trump, including Gretzky attending Trump's official election party and inauguration over the past few months.In a press conference on Tuesday, Ford gave an unprompted response about a recent conversation with the NHL's all-time leading scorer."One other thing I want to mention is my friend Wayne Gretzky. He's the most patriotic Canadian there is anywhere on the planet. As other American Canadian athletes go down to the U.S., they hand in their Canadian passport and get an American passport to pay lower taxes," Ford said. "I talked to Wayne the other day, and he was so choked up talking to me. He is a patriot. He loves Canada. He...

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1 week ago Letters, March 2: We shouldn’t question Wayne Gretzky’s commitment to Canada

Does the PM understand your financial stress? VOTE IN OUR DAILY ONLINE POLL! EYE OPENER Thank you Joe Warmington for your wonderful article on the “Great One”. It’s comforting to know that someone in the media supports our greatest export. Wayne Gretzky was almost solely responsible for the expansion of the NHL to the southern […]

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1 week ago Doug Ford says 'count me in' for new solution to mitigate tariff threats

Doug Ford made his stand against Donald Trump's tariffs a cornerstone of his platform as he sought — and won — re-election as premier, and among other steps the province plans to take if and when the levies come into effect, it seems the Ontario leader is on board withone strategic piece of legislation.Tim Houston, Ford's Nova Scotian counterpart, has just floated The Free Trade and Mobility within Canada Act, a new set of trade-related regulations meant to help foster the Canadian economy after Trump slams all Canadian imports with 25 per cent duties next week.Under the rules, Nova Scotia will treat all goods from elsewhere in Canada as if they were produced locally, "eliminating any additional fees or testing requirements" that presently exist.Likewise, professionals accredited in other provinces will be treated as if they were licenced in Nova Scotia, "ensuring that businesses providing services can operate across provincial borders witho...

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1 week ago Canada Loyalty Programs Business Intelligence Report 2025: Market to Grow by 14.6% to Reach $1.78 Billion this Year – Future Growth Dynamics to 2029 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN — The “Canada Loyalty Programs Market Intelligence and Future Growth Dynamics – 50+ KPIs on Loyalty Programs Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics – Q1 2025 Update” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The loyalty market in Canada is expected to grow by 14.6% on annual basis […]

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2 w. ago Wayne Gretzky's family says he's heartbroken people question his love for Canada

Wayne Gretzky doesn't appear too happy about the criticism he's received in the wake of last week's 4 Nations Face-Off.Named the honorary captain for last week's final of the international hockey tournament against the United States, Gretzky appeared for a ceremonial pregame puck drop alongside American captain Auston Matthews, Canadian captain Connor McDavid, and American Olympic gold medallist and honorary captain Mike Eruzione.But while Eruzione came out in a USA jersey, Gretzky opted for a suit, entered the ice through the American bench, and appeared to give a thumbs up to American players while not offering the same grace to the Canadians.Given the fact that the dual-citizen Gretzky has closely supported Donald Trump — including appearing at his official election party in November and showing up in Washington for his inauguration in January — many Canadians weren’t exactly a fan of the choice."How fickle can people be when someone who has given so much t...

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2 w. ago Janet Gretzky: Comments questioning Wayne's loyalty to Canada have 'broken his heart'

Wife of the Great One thanked hockey icon Bobby Orr for his recent support

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2 w. ago U.S. President Trump takes to social media to defend hockey legend Wayne Gretzky

U.S. President Donald Trump has come to Wayne Gretzky’s defence amid criticism from Canadians regarding the hockey legend’s support of Trump and the United States. On his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Gretzky as “the greatest Canadian” and emphasized his loyalty to Canada. Trump also stated that he doesn’t want Canadians to turn against Gretzky […]

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2 w. ago Questions about Wayne Gretzky's allegiance to Canada surface during 4 Nations

Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky.Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game last night in Boston, Gretzky joined Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, American captain Auston Matthews, and 1980 Olympic gold medallist Mike Eruzione for the ceremonial puck drop.Gretzky was named the honorary captain on the evening for Team Canada, but it wasn't without a few eyebrows being raised. He entered the ice from the American bench, gave a thumbs up to the American players, and appeared to not even acknowledge Canada nor wear any gear for the team.Gretzky:Enters through US benchGives thumbs up to US playersWears no red or NOTHING repping CanadaDoesn’t even look Team Canada’s wayHe’s a traitor & MAGA cowardGood riddance. #4nations pic.twitter.com/1YqguI3yqF— Alex 🇨🇦 (@alex_upnorth) February 21, 2025Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last...

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