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Your daily horoscope: January 19, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY A Venus-Pluto link on your birthday means you will be passionate in your pursuit of material success. But don’t get so passionate that it overwhelms everything else. Money is important, of course, but it’s still love that makes the world go around. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Don’t commit yourself to new opportunities too quickly today because as the week progresses there will be even better offers coming your way. Big changes are in the air and you need to be able to adapt to make the most of them. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): The sun, Mercury and Mars all move into the career area of your chart over the coming week, so changes on the work front will come thick and fast. If you want to move up in the world now is the time to get serious about it. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Happy days are here again and as the sun joins Venus in the most adventurous area of your chart today happiness is most likely to come when you team up with like-minded people. Gettin...

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Canada Post and Workers at Odds Over Wages, Weekend Delivery

 

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) are currently locked in a dispute over wages and weekend delivery. The conflict has led to a nationwide strike involving over 55,000 postal workers, just days before the busy holiday season.

The main points of contention include Canada Post's proposal to hire more part-time workers for weekend parcel delivery, which the union opposes. The union argues that this would undermine job security and lead to lower wages. Additionally, the union is seeking fair wages and improved working conditions, citing the rising cost of living as a significant factor.

Canada Post, on the other hand, has proposed wage increases above inflation over the next four years and aims to introduce a flexible seven-day delivery model to remain competitive. However, the union is pushing for a compounded wage increase of 24% over the same period.

As negotiations continue, the strike has already begun to impact mail and parcel deliveries, causing concern among businesses and consumers alike. The outcome of these talks will be crucial in determining the future of postal services in Canada.

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