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  Sunday, July 19, 2026 If you've relied on the quarterly GST/HST credit, that name is gone for good. Here's what replaced it, how much more it's worth, and whether you need to do anything to get it. For years, the GST/HST credit quietly landed in millions of Canadian bank accounts every three months — a modest, tax-free top-up meant to offset sales tax on everyday purchases. As of this month, that program no longer exists under its old name. It's now the Canada Groceries and Essentials Benefit (CGEB) , and the federal government has permanently increased the payment by 25%, locked in for five years. If you already qualified for the GST/HST credit, you don't need to apply for anything new. But you should know what changed, because the numbers — and the timeline — are more involved than a simple rename. What actually changed The CGEB was first announced by the federal government in January 2026 as part of a broader affordability push, and it became law with the passa...
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Your lookahead horoscope for the week of August 11, 2024

 


HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

You will find yourself drawn to a cause or movement of some kind over the next few months and the more you get involved the more of a positive impact you will have and the happier you will be. Connect with something bigger and better.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

You will find it hard to ignore your emotions this week but that’s okay. It won’t hurt to let others see your vulnerable side and they won’t think any the less of you for it. Be careful though. You don’t want your rivals to think you’ve gone soft!

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

You don’t take risks for the fun of it but there are good cosmic reasons why you should take a risk or two now. The planets indicate there is much to be gained by backing your hunches, so trust them even if they seem somewhat illogical.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

You may be in the mood to get things done but the earlier you start and the later you finish the more likely it is you will exhaust yourself, so be sensible and know when to take a break. Balance periods of intense activity with periods of relaxation.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Family issues will weigh on your mind this week and there will be times when you wonder why you bother trying to be fair with loved ones. The reason, of course, is because it is in your nature to care and that isn’t about to change any time soon.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

The more the critics say your dreams will never come true the more determined you will be to prove them wrong. Anyone who thinks you will allow yourself to be affected by such blatant negativity clearly doesn’t know the first thing about you.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Even such a self-sufficient sign as Virgo needs help once in a while and if you are smart you will ask for assistance when a task starts getting too much for you. What seems such a challenge for one person will be easily resolved by two or three.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

There is an air of excitement and expectation about your life at the moment and it will increase rapidly over the next few days. The upcoming union of Mars and Jupiter in the most adventurous area of your chart will see you at your very best.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

There will be a lot of sound and fury in your life over the next few days, so prepare yourself mentally and promise that you won’t add to it by getting worked up about trivial things. You are a serious individual with serious issues to deal with.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

The more you do for other people the more the universe will do for you, so if you get the chance to assist someone in need don’t hesitate for a single moment, dive right in and do a good deed. They will never stop thanking you for it.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Changes on the work front may be unsettling but they are also exciting, so stop worrying about what the end result might be and focus on making the most of the opportunities coming your way. Change is good for you, so make it your friend.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You may be a nice guy by nature but sometimes you have no choice but to get tough with people who are rude for no good reason. You don’t have to put up with discourteous behaviour, so come down on them quickly and come down on them hard.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

The best way to get past a disappointment of some kind is to immerse yourself in an activity that requires 100 per cent focus. If both your mind and body are fully occupied there will be no room for negative emotions to get a hold on you.

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