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Your daily horoscope: February 17, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Forget about everything that went before and focus on what comes next. That is the message of your birthday chart and if you heed it the coming year will be amazing. Every day can be a new beginning, and today could be the biggest beginning of them all ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You may prefer your life to stay just the way it is at the moment but that isn’t going to happen. Today’s solar eclipse will in some way or other disrupt the established order and force you to try something new – and that’s a positive thing. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): A solar eclipse in the career area of your chart will enable you to put what you have learned in recent weeks to good use. If you want to move up in the world now is the perfect time to show important people what you are capable of. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you start out on a new adventure today it could be the best one ever, so don’t listen to those who say you should consolidate your gains rather than add ...

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Federal Immigration Department Announces Major Job Cuts


Two federal public service unions have revealed that the Immigration Department is set to cut over 3,300 jobs over the next three years. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and the Canada Employment and Immigration Union issued a joint statement expressing concern over the lack of information regarding who will be affected by the cuts.

The unions emphasized that the department's staff are essential for processing citizenship and permanent residency applications, issuing passports, and conducting interviews. They urged the government to reduce outside contracting instead of downsizing staff.

The job cuts are part of the government's broader effort to refocus federal spending, which has been ongoing since 2023. The unions are calling for transparency and a reconsideration of the cuts, highlighting the potential impact on the department's ability to fulfill its duties.

Affected employees are expected to be notified in mid-February, with letters being sent out to those impacted. The unions continue to advocate for their members and push for alternative solutions to achieve budgetary goals.



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