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Your daily horoscope: March 6, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Great things are possible for you this year but they won’t come for free. The more you raise your sights the more you will have to raise your game and put in the hard yards that separate the drifters and dreamers from the serious doers. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You have been a bit hyperactive of late but the entry of Venus into your sign will encourage a more measured approach to life. Stop chasing after every minor opportunity and only go for the big stuff, then you’ll do well without exhausting yourself. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): A sacrifice of some kind may be necessary today but the good news is it will be worth it. If you give up something of only minor value that you no longer need you will create room for something bigger and better to come into your life. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): Friendships are under excellent stars and over the next few days there will be no end of opportunities to get out into the world and have fun with people whose o...

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Federal Government Faces Mounting Pressure to Resolve Canada Post Strike

 

The ongoing Canada Post strike, now in its fourth week, is causing significant disruptions across the country, prompting calls for federal government intervention. The Retail Council of Canada (RCC) has urged the government to step in, highlighting the severe impact on businesses, especially during the critical holiday shopping season.

With over 55,000 postal workers on strike, retailers are struggling to meet customer demands and maintain operations. The RCC estimates that the retail sector has already incurred losses exceeding C$1 billion. The strike's timing, coinciding with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, has exacerbated the situation, leaving many businesses unable to fulfill orders and receive payments.

Despite the mounting pressure, the federal government has so far resisted intervening, stating that the matter should be resolved through negotiations between Canada Post and the union. However, with the strike showing no signs of ending soon, the business community continues to push for government action to prevent further economic damage.

As the strike enters its 20th day, the RCC and other stakeholders are calling for a swift resolution to avoid further losses and ensure that businesses can operate smoothly during the holiday season.




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