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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 daily horoscope: November 7, 2024

 

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

If you get the urge to try a new way of doing things this year you must trust yourself enough to go with it. The surest way to earn that first million is by listening to your inner voice and acting on what it tells you with total self-confidence.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

You may not know how or why your mind has reached a certain conclusion but you know from long experience that you would be a fool to ignore it. No matter how loudly others say you are doing it wrong you must let your intuition guide you.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

The fact that someone has let you down should not in itself lead to you cutting them out of your life. They may have a very good reason, from their point of view, why they could not deliver what was promised. Find out what that reason could be.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

You may have a dozen and one things on the go at the moment but the planets insist there is one thing and one thing only you should be focusing on. Slow down and let your inner voice come through and tell you what it is.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Try not to get angry with someone whose assistance you may need in the future. You know the old saying about being nice to people when you are on the way up – you may want them to be nice to you when you are on the way down!

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

With Mars, planet of energy and ambition, moving through your birth sign you will go all out to defend your interests if you think they are being challenged. Be careful though not to start seeing enemies where none exist. There’s no need to be paranoid.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Although there does not seem to be anything to fear you would be wise to watch your back over the next 24 hours. Someone you have dealings with may appear to be sane and stable at the moment but they could turn mad in a matter of minutes!

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You may have no idea why someone is angry with you but that is all the more reason why you must find out. Maybe they have got the wrong end of the stick, or maybe you said something you did not at the time realize was provocative.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

You appear to believe that you can be a knight in shining armour and slay the dragon that is attacking a friend. Have you been watching too many movies? The planets indicate that all they really need right now is some practical advice.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Don’t waste time trying to explain your position to people who are most likely incapable of understanding what you are talking about no matter how slowly you speak. Do what you feel is right and let them deal with it as best they can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

The situation you find yourself in may be uncomfortable for you but it is 10 times worse for a colleague, so make allowances for how they choose to deal with it, or not, as the case may be. In a crisis there is often no right or wrong answer.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Be smart and keep your thoughts to yourself today. The world does not have to know what is going on inside your head and on the work front especially the less senior colleagues and employers know of your plans the better. Keep them guessing.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

The fact that you are capable of doing twice as much work as anyone else does not mean you are required to do so. The planets warn if you take too much on your shoulders today certain people will be encouraged to carry on skiving.

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