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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 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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