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Your daily horoscope: February 4, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The universe is very much on your side now and that will continue over the coming 12 months. What would you do in life if you knew that you could not fail? Fix that desire in your mind and go after it with everything you’ve got. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Say good things about the people you meet today, even though they may not always have said good things about you in the past. The planets indicate that if you show even a little bit of understanding the benefits could be massive, for everyone. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): It may seem as if you are at the mercy of events, and maybe you are, but nothing bad will come of it so quit worrying. The next few weeks will see a gradual loosening of the ties that have been constricting you – and it will feel great! GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You won’t lack for enthusiasm today but there will be times when your energy flags and those are the times when you must be sensible and slow down a bit. Even a Gemini has li...

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Canadian Unemployment Rate Falls to 6.5% as Job Market Surges

 

In a surprising turn of events, Canada’s labour market exceeded expectations in September, adding a net 47,000 jobs. This surge in employment led to a drop in the unemployment rate to 6.5%, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada.

This marks the first decline in the unemployment rate since January, driven primarily by significant gains in full-time employment, particularly among youth and women aged 25 to 54. The robust job growth highlights the resilience of the Canadian economy amidst global economic uncertainties.

Economists had anticipated a more modest increase in employment, making this development a positive indicator for the country’s economic health. The data suggests that sectors such as healthcare, education, and professional services saw the most significant job additions.

As Canada continues to navigate post-pandemic recovery, these employment gains provide a hopeful outlook for sustained economic growth and stability.


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