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Where Are People Spending The Most Through Credit Cards? RBI Data May Surprise You

Mumbai: Indians increasingly use credit cards online rather than at physical shops, with e-commerce accounting for most spending by value. Credit card expenditure reached Rs 2.08 lakh crore in July 2026, according to Reserve Bank of India data. It increased from Rs 2.01 lakh crore in June and Rs 1.93 lakh crore in July 2025. Monthly spending remained above Rs 2 lakh crore for the third…

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Breed-specific dog ban should be overturned

Though there have been multiple calls for repeal, Winnipeg continues to enforce its controversial 36-year breed-specific dog ban.

  • Winnipeg enforces 36-year-old breed-specific dog ban targeting specific breeds.
  • 84% of Winnipeggers support breed-neutral, behavior-based approach in 2022 poll.
  • Canadian cities like Edmonton have lifted breed restrictions based on evidence.

·winnipegfreepress.com

E-scooters can be the future — if done right

The summer of 2026 has been the season that e-scooters and e-bikes transitioned from something advocates were predicting would be a big deal to an obvious reality to everyday Manitobans. […]

  • E-scooters gaining traction in Winnipeg as affordable transport alternatives.
  • Lack of regulation leads to safety concerns and "Wild West" environment.
  • E-scooters can help achieve 50% driving-mode share by 2050 with proper infrastructure.

·winnipegfreepress.com

Fully protecting Transit drivers overdue

Doesn’t it seem like “enough is enough” has been said more than enough times? The union representing Winnipeg Transit drivers declared last week — again — that the service’s buses […]

  • Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1505 demands full safety shields for transit drivers.
  • Recent assault incident forces driver to seek police help, highlighting need for better protection.
  • Over 60 drivers on stress leave due to psychological trauma from assaults.

·winnipegfreepress.com

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