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Iran's War Threat & Your Wallet: What Rising Oil Means for Canadians

If you've noticed gas prices climbing again, there's a reason — and it has nothing to do with your local station. On May 20, 2026, Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a stark warning: if the United States launches another military strike, the conflict will extend "beyond the region." For everyday Canadians, that sentence carries a very real price tag. 💡 Quick summary for busy readers Iran has threatened to spread war beyond the Middle East if the US resumes bombing. The Strait of Hormuz — the world's most critical oil chokepoint — remains largely shut, pushing Brent crude close to $110 a barrel . That means higher gas, higher groceries, and higher heating bills for Canadians. What is actually happening right now? Six weeks ago, US President Donald Trump paused Operation Epic Fury — a US–Israeli military campaign against Iran — in exchange for a ceasefire. But peace talks have largely stalled. Iran has submitted new terms that the US has repeatedly rejected, ...

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Your lookahead weekly horoscope: January 5, 2025

 

HOROSCOPES IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

If you can be bothered to do a little bit of planning now then your journey through the year ahead should be free of obstructions, major ones at least. Creative activities are under excellent stars on your birthday, so build a legacy that never grows old.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

No matter how daunting the odds you face this week you will find a way to succeed. You are now in the right frame of mind to ignore those who say something cannot be done and just get on and do it. That’s Aries confidence for you.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

You may not be much in the mood for work at the moment but you will do what needs to be done and do it well. What you must not do, however, is make believe that a task is of earth-shattering importance when it hardly matters at all.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

There will be times over the next few days when you feel as if you could conquer the world, but don’t get carried away and start picking fights with people who don’t need to be your foes. Why make enemies when you can just as easily make friends?

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Although you usually put family members first the message of the stars now is that your own needs must be taken care of before turning your attention to other people. You will be able to help them better if your own security is not at risk.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

It is more than possible that your patience with someone you work alongside will snap over the next few days. You can look back and feel guilty about it later on if you so choose but for now you are right to read the riot act to them.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

If a friend or colleague goes out of their way to elicit your sympathy this week it is odds-on they think they can get something from you by playing the victim. Don’t let them take advantage of your generous nature. Sharpen up.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

The more you try to help certain people the more aggressive they get, so stop wasting your time on them and focus on your own needs instead. On the work front, especially, there will be opportunities to move up over the coming week. Take them!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

If you are not in the mood for socializing then don’t force it. Even if friends and loved ones encourage you to get involved you must make your excuses and spend some quiet time with the person who matters most in your life – that’s you!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Before you point out to a friend or colleague where they have been going wrong you must make sure that your own recent efforts are beyond reproach. No one likes to be criticized for making a less than optimum effort – you least of all!


CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You will have to deal with someone this week who, given the choice, you would rather cross the road to avoid. But you don’t have that choice, so make the best of the situation. If they feel the same way you may even accomplish something together.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

There will be times this week when you get the impression that someone who should be in your corner is being deliberately obstructive. Have they gone over to the opposition? Maybe, but more likely they are irritated because you never seem to praise them.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

If you rush into something you are not prepared for this week you will waste a lot of time and energy clearing up your mistakes later on. Is there a genuine reason why you should be in such a hurry? No there is not, so slow down.

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