Globe and Mail Rotating strikes: Canada Post's death marchToronto StarCanada Post and its unionized workers are locked in a death embrace. The rotating strikes that started on Friday will only make it worse as most Canadians realize how little they rely on the post office, and quickly figure out ways …
Read More »Residents appeal in bid to prevent Cumberland post office closing
Say main branch has limited parking in appeal to commission overseeing closures More: continued here
Read More »Warhorse Burris back to lead Stamps – Calgary Sun
Warhorse Burris back to lead StampsCalgary SunActually, the Stamps have 20 players in camp 23 or younger, with 20-year-old Jamontay Pilson being the youngest. Over the past few seasons, the head coach has given the oldest players usually offensive linemen one practice off during training camp per …Stamps enter camp …
Read More »Stamps’ Forzani gets help from Lewis – Toronto Sun
Stamps' Forzani gets help from LewisToronto SunThe Stamps, who officially kicked off training camp Sunday morning at McMahon Stadium, are searching for a replacement for retired pass-catcher Ryan Thelwell, and the 22-year-old Forzani wants to be that man. After missing a big chunk of his rookie …Stamps happy Taylor's with …
Read More »Post office workers go on strike in Montreal as talks drag on
Mail service will be disrupted in Montreal on Monday as urban postal workers walked off the job last Sunday. More: continued here
Read More »Local Farmers Market Now Accepting EBT Food Stamps
One local farmers market is hoping to help all families eat fresher foods from local farms. And they want other markets to catch on too. For the first time ever the Brainerd Farmers’ Market at Grace Episcopal Church is accepting EBT and SNAP cards to purchase fresh foods and produce. …
Read More »Vandemere tries to save its post office from closing – New Bern Sun Journal
Vandemere tries to save its post office from closingNew Bern Sun JournalVANDEMERE — Town leaders here host a Thursday meeting to rally support to save the town's post office. The town has been informed that the US Postal Service is considering closing the longtime outlet and consolidating its services with …
Read More »Post office workers to go on strike in Montreal as talks drag on – CTV.ca
Globe and Mail Post office workers to go on strike in Montreal as talks drag onCTV.caCanada Post has tried to play the effect of the job action so far. The post office says most of the mail has been moving with minimal delays since rotating strikes started Thursday. There is …
Read More »Man gets more than 12 years in prison for EBay scam
Darin French was convicted of charges related to the theft of about $1.5 million from people who bought high-end appliances online but never received them. Also, warnings about wedding scams, fraudulent emails and door-to-door magazine sales. Here is a roundup of alleged cons, frauds and schemes to watch out for. …
Read More »FedEx Field appears to be shrinking
At a time when the NFL reportedly is considering allowing teams to cover up seats they can’t sell, the Redskins apparently are physically removing them. Though there’s no indication that the Redskins can’t sell out a venue that, according to the 2010 NFL Record & Fact Book, has a capacity …
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