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  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Creative activities are under excellent stars on your birthday, so give yourself permission to shine this year and let the whole world see what you are capable of. Once you get into a rhythm there will be no stopping you. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): Mars, your ruler, makes a powerful link to Jupiter, planet of good fortune, this weekend, so whatever you turn your mind and hand to should work out very well indeed. Your energetic and dynamic nature will sweep aside obstacles with ease. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): If you make an effort to talk through your differences with a colleague this weekend you can start the new week unhindered by worries they might stab you in the back. You may never be the best of friends but you need not be enemies either. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): If you learn something to your advantage this weekend you should keep it to yourself, though that won’t be easy as your natural inclination will be to shout about it far and wide. The...
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Canada Post Strike Disrupts Black Friday Sales and Holiday Shipments

 

The ongoing Canada Post strike has significantly disrupted Black Friday sales and holiday shipments, causing frustration among businesses and consumers alike. The strike, which began on November 15, 2024, has now entered its third week, with over 55,000 postal workers demanding improved wages and job security.

The timing of the strike couldn't be worse, as the period leading up to Black Friday and the holiday season is typically the busiest time of the year for Canada Post. The Crown corporation has reported missing out on delivering approximately 10 million parcels since the strike began. This has forced many small businesses to seek alternative, often more expensive, shipping options.

Retail analyst Bruce Winder noted that while larger retailers with their own logistics networks are less affected, small businesses are bearing the brunt of the strike. "The price increase from Canada Post to couriers is significant, and most small businesses can't afford to absorb these costs," Winder said.

Dan Kelly, president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), added that some small businesses might take a loss this season just to get goods out the door and avoid inventory pileups in the new year. "If we don't have the strike resolved this week, most merchants are not going to be able to use Canada Post as a reliable delivery service," Kelly warned.

Even if the strike is resolved soon, it will likely take weeks for Canada Post to clear the backlog of unsent items and catch up with the demand. This means that many holiday packages may not arrive until after Christmas, causing further inconvenience for consumers and businesses.

The strike has also highlighted the vulnerability of rural and remote communities that rely solely on Canada Post for their mail delivery. "Everyone saying we don't need Canada Post obviously doesn't live in a rural area that couriers don't come to," one consumer commented online.

As negotiations between Canada Post and the union continue, businesses and consumers are left hoping for a swift resolution to minimize the impact on the holiday season.



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