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Potential Canada Post Strike May Affect Durham Region Mail Services

Justin Barber

Nov 12, 2024 — 1 min read

The Regional Municipality of Durham has announced that a potential labour disruption at Canada Post may affect mail services. A 72-hour strike notice was issued on November 12, 2024, and could take effect on November 15, 2024, at 12:01 a.m. ET if no agreement is reached.

The disruption would impact all incoming and outgoing mail. As a result, the Region will not send large mailings, such as notices and bills, and will not be able to receive mail.

Residents can access and pay water and sanitary bills through Durham Region’s online portal, MyDurhamWater. Payments can also be made at financial institutions or by cheque at designated municipal offices in Ajax, Brock, Clarington, Oshawa, Pickering, Scugog, Uxbridge, and Whitby.

Ontario Works clients who receive payments by mail will need to pick up their cheques at local offices starting November 28, 2024. Direct deposit and Reloadable Payment Card recipients will not be affected.

Tenants of Durham Region Local Housing Corporation and clients of Rent Supplement or Housing Benefit Programs may experience delays. Documents can be submitted in person at Regional Headquarters or local housing sites.

Fines under the Provincial Offences Act can be paid in person at Regional Headquarters or online. Durham Region Transit customers can submit applications for Specialized Services at designated locations.

Residents are encouraged to use online services and contact the Durham Health Connection Line for health-related inquiries. For more information, residents can call 311 or use the myDurham 311 Customer Portal.

Soper Creek Trail Extended to Mearns Avenue

The Soper Creek Trail in Bowmanville has been extended by 650 metres, connecting it to Mearns Avenue just past Cotton Street. The trail now spans 3.3 kilometers and is paved with asphalt. It includes amenities such as benches and waste receptacles. The trail is lined with mature trees, shrubs,

Police Seek Public Help to Locate Suspect in GO Train Assaults

Durham Region Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating a suspect involved in two assaults on GO Trains. The suspect, identified as Christopher Otoo, 31, from Clarington, is wanted for multiple charges including Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Theft Under $5000. The incidents occurred on November 11, 2024.

Durham Region Transit Introduces Late-Night Bus Service for Concert Goers

Durham Region Transit (DRT) has announced the introduction of special late-night bus services to accommodate travelers attending the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Toronto. These services will operate on November 14, 15, 16, 21, 22, and 23, 2024. The routes will provide drop-off only services from Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, and

ATM Theft at Pickering Mall Involves Stolen Backhoe

On November 12, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., a break-in occurred at the Shops at Pickering City Centre, located at 1355 Kingston Road. Four individuals used a stolen construction backhoe loader to force entry into the mall. Once inside, they destroyed one ATM and removed another from the

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Soper Creek Trail Extended to Mearns Avenue

Police Seek Public Help to Locate Suspect in GO Train Assaults

Durham Region Transit Introduces Late-Night Bus Service for Concert Goers

ATM Theft at Pickering Mall Involves Stolen Backhoe