City of Peterborough Provides Update For Social Services Mail Delivery During Canada Post Strike

The City of Peterborough has provided an update on details have released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail.

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Beginning Friday, clients and vendors who typically receive Social Assistance payments mailed can pick up their December cheques from the Social Services Office, 178 Charlotte St.

Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

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City of Peterborough Details Social Services Mail Delivery During Canada Post Strike

Details have been released on how Social Services clients and vendors typically receive cheques, statements, or letters by mail from the City of Peterborough.

File Photo.

During the Canada Post strike, they can pick up the items at the Social Services office at 178 Charlotte St. during office hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Staff will notify those who receive cheques when their payments will be available for pick-up. 

People must show identification when picking up cheques, statements, or letters at Social Services.

For clients who can receive direct deposit, Social Services is encouraging them to arrange for direct deposit or reloadable payment cards as an alternative and to ensure they are signed up for the MyBenefits program to track payments and support communication.

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Here Are Your Canada Post Holiday Shipping Deadlines

The Canada Post Holiday shipping deadlines are fast approaching! If you are planning to get your Holiday cards or a package delivered in time for that special someone, it is time to get down to your local Canada Post outlet.

Here is Canada Post's suggested mailing deadlines...

Holiday Cards

Local Delivery: December 19

Within Ontario: December 16

Outside Ontario: December 15

Holiday Packages

Regular Parcels: December 12

Xpresspost: December 21

Priority Next A.M.: December 22

[Contributed by PtboCanada's Evan Holt]

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