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Canada Post Strike Poses Challenges for Remote Communities
A strike, and growing prospects of drastic cuts to the state-owned postal service, make life very hard for Canada’s remote communities.
Canada Post Strike: What to Know
Postal workers walked off the job to protest cost-cutting measures ordered by the government that are likely to lead to major job losses.
Government Sets the Stage for a Labor Showdown at Canada Post
The government’s decision to end door-to-door mail delivery rekindled a walkout by postal workers and may affect thousands of jobs.
Canada Orders Postal Service to End Door-to-Door Mail Delivery
The government’s previous attempts at postal service cuts were politically unpopular, but Canada Post’s dire financial situation has expedited them.
When Mailing a Letter to the U.S. Becomes a Global Headache
A driver’s license renewal, a box of specialty candy, even early Christmas presents — all are caught up in the confusion caused by a new Trump administration customs rule.
At Least 13 People Died by Suicide Amid U.K. Post Office Scandal, Report Says
A public inquiry into the wrongful prosecutions of about 1,000 postal workers has uncovered more victims than previously known, according to a report.
Canada’s Postal Strike Hits Christmas Deliveries in Remote Communities
For many remote communities in the sparsely populated nation, Canada Post is the only parcel delivery option. Even Amazon relies on it.
After Billions of Dollars in Losses, Canada Post Warns It May Run Out of Cash
While the post office considers plans to revamp its business model, any major fixes are likely to be politically vexing.
France Issues Scratch-and-Sniff Baguette Postage Stamps
The celebration of French heritage in the run-up to the Paris Olympics was unveiled on the feast day of Saint Honoré, the patron saint of bakers.