Potential Canada Post Strike May Affect Durham Region Mail Services

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.