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• The first commercial oil well in Canada became operational in 1858 at Oil Springs, Ontario. James Miller Williams dug several wells between 1855 and 1858 before discovering a rich reserve of oil four meters below ground. He extracted 1.5 million liters of crude oil by 1860, refining much of it into kerosene lamp oil. Because William’s oil well became commercially viable a year before the oil well in Titusville, Pennsylvania did, it can be considered to be the first commercial oil well in North America. Today Canada is the sixth largest oil producing country in the world.

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December 22– January 19 Expansion has always been a dream, and it will be a dream come true very soon. A relationship comes full circle. Celebrate with a night on the town, Capricorn.

June 22– July 22 Curious Cancer. You can ask, but you may not get the answers you seek. A trap is set. Watch your step. A financial crisis comes to an end.

January 20– February 18 All good things come to those who wait, so be patient, Aquarius. A risk is not worth taking unless it will benefit you. A rare find brings joy.

July 23– August 22

February 19– March 20 Keep your eye on the prize, Pisces. It is yours for the taking, but you must be smart about it. A news article points to a need you can fulfill.

March 21– April 19 There is some truth to the matter, Aries. Pay attention. A dip in finances is temporary. A relationship issue comes to a head. Deal with it.

Nagging is not your style, but it may be necessary at home this week, Leo. Your pleas appear to have fallen on deaf ears. Urgency strikes at work.

August 23– September 22 Ready to mingle, Virgo? Party invites arrive by the handful. Agree to disagree at home, and peace will reign once more. A chance encounter brings good news.

September 23– October 22 The clues begin to stack up, Libra, and you finally have everything you need to solve a mystery. An educational milestone is reached. Time to celebrate.

April 20– May 20 You have a gem of an idea, Taurus. Keep working on it, and prosperity will be yours. Young mischief adds flair to an old party. Listen and learn.

October 23– November 21 On your mark, get set, go, Scorpio! You can do it. You have the skills, talent and resources. You just need the confidence. A plan is revealed.

May 21– June 21 Stress compounds with an addition. Relief comes from an unlikely source, Gemini. A shopping trip over the weekend leads to a lucrative business opportunity.

November 22– December 21

Whew, Sagittarius. That was a close one. Make plans now to prevent the situation from happening again. A loved one stops by with a surprise.