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Your lookahead horoscope: February 22, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Venus and Jupiter make a wonderful link on your birthday, which means you will be lucky in love and in all things to do with money and business. If you are going to hit the big time it’s most likely to happen over the next 12 months. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Leave your doubts and fears behind and do something special. Cosmic activity in the most sensitive area of your chart won’t make that easy but if you want to make your mark on the world it’s got to be now, so push yourself harder. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): With so much energy at your disposal there is a danger you might fritter it away on matters of no real importance. As one of the zodiac’s earth signs you know how to make good use of your resources, so make every effort and moment count. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): What you hear over the next few days, and especially around the time that Mercury tuns retrograde on Thursday may not be music to your ears but it’s what you need to know. Don’t try...

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Canada Post Strike Threatens to Derail Critical Holiday Season for Retailers

 

As the holiday season approaches, a strike by over 55,000 Canada Post workers threatens to disrupt deliveries across the country. The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) initiated the strike after failed negotiations with the Crown corporation over wages, working conditions, and other issues.

The timing couldn't be worse for retailers, who rely heavily on timely deliveries during this peak shopping period. With mail and parcels not being processed or delivered, businesses are scrambling to find alternative shipping solutions. Rural and remote communities, which depend solely on Canada Post, are expected to be hit the hardest.

While the strike has caused significant concern, Canada Post has assured that government benefit cheques, such as Old Age Security and the Canada Child Benefit, will still be delivered during the strike. However, the overall impact on retailers and consumers remains uncertain, and the situation is being closely monitored as the holiday season kicks into full gear.

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