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Canada’s Jobless Rate Rises to 6.8% Despite December Hiring

          A employee sorts batteries on a conveyor belt at a recycling facility in Port Colborne, Ontario. Canada’s unemployment rate climbed to 6.8% in December , even though the economy added 8,200 jobs during the month. The increase in unemployment wasn’t driven by widespread layoffs but by a surge in the number of people entering the labour force and actively looking for work. December Highlights Unemployment rate: Up from 6.5% to 6.8% Employment: Net gain of 8,200 jobs Labour force: Expanded significantly, outpacing job creation Full-time work: Increased Part-time work: Declined Why the Rate Rose Economists point out that the rise in unemployment reflects renewed labour market participation , not a weakening economy. More Canadians felt confident enough to start job hunting, but hiring didn’t keep pace with the influx of job seekers. This marks the fourth straight month of employment growth , yet December also saw the largest increas...
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Your daily horoscope: January 9, 2026

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

There is so much you can achieve on your own this year but it is what you accomplish working in harmony with other people that will make a real difference. Start out as a team player and end up leading the pack.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

Your creative juices will be flowing today and it won’t be long before you are working on something that you truly enjoy. You do, however, need to be aware that your growing success won’t please your rivals, so watch your back.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

By all means be sociable today but don’t lose sight of the fact that there are still serious issues to be dealt with. Also, when on the move you must be aware of what is taking place around you. Not everyone is as switched on as you.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

If you want to give your earning power a boost then do something different. The more you challenge yourself the more you will discover new ways to make some much-needed cash. You could start by selling off possessions you no longer need.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

Cosmic activity in your opposite sign, at odds with Jupiter in your own sign, means your priority today is to play down disagreements, both in your private life and at work. Strive to be nice to people, even those who may not deserve it.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

You have never been the shy and retiring type and you are not about to start now, but it will pay you to consciously hold back from getting involved in challenging situations. Why make trouble for yourself when you don’t have to?

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Today’s Venus-Jupiter link means you will be in the groove creatively and pretty good in social situations as well. Don’t overdo it though as other influences warn it could be costly financially if you attract too much attention to yourself.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

There is a danger today that you could be too much of a nice guy and let people get away with things that are not good for you and probably not good for them as well. Pretend to be tough even if you don’t really feel it.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

You need to relax more. There is so much going on in your world at the moment that you may be pushing both your body and your mind to extremes, so force yourself to slow down and take life at a slower, and healthier, pace.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

By all means be generous over the next 24 hours but try to avoid making life easy for people who clearly cannot be bothered to make an effort for themselves. Funding their lazy lifestyle does no real good for them in the long-term.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

With the sun linked to Mars in your sign today you must ignore any and all objections and push ahead with your ambitions. The simple fact is no one has the power to stop you or even to slow you down. You really can do as you please.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

If you feel a bit rundown today it can only be because you have been pushing yourself too hard in recent weeks. At this time of year especially you must be kind to yourself physically, mentally and emotionally – because no one else will!

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

You may have more friends than most people but how many of them can you say are quality friendships? The message of the stars today is you need to be done with individuals who drain your time and energy without giving much in return.

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