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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 horoscope: October 12, 2025

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

By all means splash out on a vacation or a luxury purchase of some kind this year, but only if you know you can afford it. Better still, go halves on the cost with someone whose aims and desires are very close to your own. Sharing is caring.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

A positive attitude is a must for the week ahead. It won’t be the antidote to every bad thing that is going on but it will make them easier to accept. For best results, focus on your own needs and let the world take care of itself.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

If you are not in the mood to work hard then don’t force it. The message of the stars for the coming week is that you won’t lose out by easing back on your schedule. It could be one of those occasions when doing less brings in more.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

Make good use of the sun in the most dynamic area of your chart to push ahead with a project that needs to be finished quickly. Set yourself a schedule and make sure you stick to it. Don’t leave everything until the very last moment.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

You have been a bit too serious of late. Now go to the other extreme and resolve to do only fun things over the next few days. The world may be in crisis but wearing a long face all the time won’t make life any easier to bear.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Your powers of persuasion are high at the moment and if you want to influence people in positions of power you will be able to do so. Choose your words carefully though because some of your superiors may resent being told what to do.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Values planet Venus moves into the financial area of your chart this week, so you should be feeling more relaxed about your money situation. Don’t get so relaxed though that you let down your guard and start buying stuff you don’t really need.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

Venus, your ruler, moves into your birth sign this week, where it will remain until early next month. The most noticeable effect will be a more laidback approach to other people – yes, even those who constantly rub you the wrong way.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

If you help someone who is not as mentally confident as you the universe will reward you by resolving a problem that has been disturbing your own sleep in recent weeks. What you do for others is always good for you as well.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Friendships and group activities are under excellent stars this week and if you get together with people who share your creative vision you might just create a masterpiece together. In the Sagittarius dictionary there is no such word as “cannot”.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You may be ambitious by nature but as Venus moves into the career area of your chart your definition of success is likely to change. Stop comparing yourself to other people and just aim to make the most of your own special talents.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

If you are on the move over the next few days you must travel light. The most important thing now is that you can move fast and change your plans quickly if required, and you can’t do that if you are weighed down with baggage.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You may be tempted to throw caution to the wind and embark on something you don’t know much about over the next few days. Usually that might be a recipe for disaster but on this occasion your gung-ho attitude could pay major dividends.

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