Canada Post delivery service shake-up sparks local concern
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 11:20 am
An Industrial Inquiry Commission report is prompting a shift from traditional door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes, igniting worry among residents about accessibility and reduced convenience. Critics wonder if cost-cutting is eclipsing customer service, leaving communities to adapt to the new postal landscape with little resistance.
A recent Industrial Inquiry Commission report recommended phasing out door-to-door mail delivery and replacing it with community mailboxes.
A recent Industrial Inquiry Commission report recommended phasing out the service and replacing it with community mailboxes
Judy Frank says no longer getting mail at her door would make life harder. The 78-year-old Regina woman is unable to walk more than a few steps and says she would need someone to pick up her mail if Canada Post stops door-to-door service. “It’s very dangerous,” Frank said in a recent interview,…
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