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Certain cellphone plans in Western Canada are not as cheap as they were prior to the Rogers-Shaw merger, Canada’s competition watchdog says. Jeanne Pratt, the Competition Bureau’s senior deputy commissioner of mergers and monopolistic practices, told MPs on Monday that before Shaw was purchased by Rogers Communications last April, the …
Read More »Ontario artist illustrates Canada Post holiday stamp collection
If you receive any cards this holiday season, you may want to take a look in the corner before you toss that envelope. There might be a tiny work of art done by Colborne, Ont. illustrator, Tim Zeltner. He was chosen to illustrate three snowy scenes for the annual Canada …
Read More »York police officer critically injured in crash between cruiser and Canada Post truck – Toronto
A York Regional Police officer has critical injuries after a crash involving a cruiser and a Canada Post truck early Wednesday. The crash happened in the area of Steeles and Woodbine avenues, on the border of Toronto and Markham, around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. “A York Regional Police officer was conducting …
Read More »Jays reliever Bass meets with Pride Toronto director after apologizing for post
TORONTO – Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he’s “in a better place moving forward” after speaking with Pride Toronto’s executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts. Bass, who made a public apology last week, said he had a “really good conversation” with …
Read More »Toronto resident says Canada Post carrier forged signature on delivery
When Jeff Green arrived home a couple of nights ago to find a legal document addressed to his mother in his mailbox, alarm bells went off. “I thought, well that’s strange,” said the North York, Ont. resident. “Why would there be a letter there, especially registered, given there’s no one …
Read More »Hamilton fire evacuates Canada Post site in Stoney Creek after hazardous materials report
Firefighters say part of the Canada Post processing plant in Stoney Creek, Ont., was evacuated Tuesday morning after hazardous materials were reported to be at the site. Staff were moved out of the Millen Road location, north of Arvin Avenue, just before 4 a.m, as a precaution. A Hamilton fire …
Read More »Black woman who fought enslavement honoured with Canada Post stamp – National
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 31, 2023 7:30 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A young Black woman who resisted her own enslavement in Queenston, Upper Canada, in the late 18th century is being honoured by Canada Post. The Chloe Cooley commemorative stamp features an …
Read More »Decorated Canadian speedskater Isabelle Weidemann resets targets post Beijing Olympics
Isabelle Weidemann is proud of the state of her Olympic medals. “Super-dented,” the Canadian speedskater said cheerfully. Winner of a complete set of gold, silver and bronze medals in Beijing in February, the 27-year-old from Ottawa encourages public handling of her hardware. “I remember a long time ago, maybe 10 …
Read More »Bowness Carousel featured in new Canada Post stamp collection
A beloved attraction at Heritage Park Historical Village in southwest Calgary has received the stamp of approval from Canada Post. The Bowness Carousel is one of five vintage carousels being featured in a new stamp collection. The corporation says it’s releasing the stamps to celebrate the wonder and playfulness of vintage …
Read More »P.E.I. church criticized for post about webinar designed to ‘protect’ children during Pride Month
A member of a Summerside, P.E.I., church is speaking out against a social media post he calls “homophobic,” and looking for a new faith community. In the post, the Summerside Community Church directed its followers to a June 17 webinar offering “practical advice for parents and grandparents to protect children from …
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