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Vancouver city council approved a 2026 budget, which includes a freeze on municipal property taxes. Vancouver City Council has approved a new budget that pledges no increase in property taxes, a move welcomed by many residents facing rising living costs. However, the financial plan comes with significant trade-offs: millions of dollars will be cut from arts programs, park services, and other community initiatives. City officials argue the budget reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility while easing pressure on households. Critics, however, warn that reductions in cultural and recreational funding could erode the city’s vibrancy and limit access to public spaces. The decision highlights the ongoing challenge of balancing affordability with investment in community life. As Vancouver grows, the debate over how to fund essential services without raising taxes is likely to intensify.

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Your daily horoscope: January 11, 2025

 

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Steer clear of situations you may not be able to handle and people whose reckless attitude to life invites trouble their way. Your main aim for the year ahead must be to keep your affairs as low key as possible. The less you draw attention to yourself the better.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Cosmic activity in the career area of your chart means you will get the chance to make friends with powerful people. You don’t have to flatter them or boast about your own abilities, just introduce yourself and let the universe take it from there.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

This is a beneficial time for you and if you take advantage of the opportunities that come your way this weekend you will soon be moving up in the world in leaps and bounds. Your head and your heart are in tune like never before.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

If you come into money over the next 48 hours you can be sure that it is well deserved. Some people may say you have been fortunate but luck actually has little to do with it – you are reaping the rewards of the opportunities that you created.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

If you get the chance to tell someone how much they mean to you this weekend you must not let it pass. You may think they know about your feelings already, and maybe they do, but where love is concerned it never hurts to labor the point.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Be careful what thoughts you allow into your mind this weekend because if they are in any way negative you could find they grow to such an extent that there is no room left for more positive ideas and insights. YOU control your thinking.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Ask for anything you desire over the next 48 hours. It won’t be refused. Cosmic activity in the most dynamic area of your chart means that the moment you visualize your dreams and ambitions the universe will start working to make them happen.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Some strong emotions are beginning to stir and you need to be ready to deal with them. Where affairs of the heart are concerned you can and you must be aware that your own words and actions can have far-reaching effects, both for better and worse.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

The more outrageous the comments you make this weekend the more other people will like it, not least because you have the guts to put into words what they were too afraid to mention. If you see injustice you must call it out, whatever the consequences might be.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Anyone who wants you to buy them stuff or pay off their debts must be told in no uncertain terms that you are not going to fork out for their financial mismanagement. If they enjoy spending money so much then it’s up to them to earn more.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You will reach whatever goal it is you are aiming for with no effort at all this weekend. What seems such a tough task to most people will be handled by you with the minimum of fuss. Moving mountains is what you do best.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

Your instincts are such that you will know instantly if a colleague or business associate is holding something back from you this weekend. Demand to know what it is and if they refuse to play ball let them know you are no longer on the same team.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Reach out to the people who mean most to you and remind them that you will always be there if they need a shoulder to cry on. Better still, act the clown and get them laughing so they don’t have time to dwell on real or imagined misfortunes.

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