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16 Apr

Canada Post Begins Shift to Community Mailboxes, Signals Possible Closures of Urban Post Offices

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OTTAWA (Rajeev Sharma)— Canada Post has begun preliminary steps to transition millions of households away from traditional door-to-door delivery, marking a significant shift in the country’s mail distribution system.The Crown corporation confirmed it is moving forward after consultations with union representatives, outlining a plan to convert nearly four million residential addresses to community mailboxes over the next five years. The rollout will occur in phases, with different regions transitioning annually.As part of the initial phase, Canada Post has started discussions with 13 communities nationwide, including Ottawa and Winnipeg. The organization aims to shift approximately 136,000 addresses from doorstep delivery to…

20 Jan

Minor Earthquake Recorded Near Quebec–Ontario Border, No Damage Reported

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma) — A small earthquake was felt near the Quebec–Ontario border early Tuesday morning, according to Earthquakes Canada. The agency confirmed that the tremor, measuring 2.8 magnitude, occurred at approximately 4:55 a.m. Officials said there were no reports of damage and none were expected given the low intensity of the quake. Residents in several communities may have noticed light shaking, including parts of Buckingham and Gatineau in Quebec, as well as Hawkesbury and Ottawa in Ontario. The region is known for occasional seismic activity and has experienced multiple earthquakes over the past few decades, some exceeding magnitude 5.0.…

28 Dec

Freezing Rain Warning Issued for Ottawa-Gatineau Area Sunday Night

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Ontario (Rajeev Sharma): Residents of Ottawa and Gatineau have been warned of potentially hazardous weather as Environment Canada predicts a significant bout of freezing rain starting Sunday evening. The agency has issued an orange-level warning for the region, covering most of eastern Ontario and western Quebec. According to Environment Canada, the freezing rain is expected to begin Sunday night and persist into Monday morning, with ice accumulation estimated between 15 and 20 millimetres. Authorities cautioned that travel could become treacherous and power outages may be prolonged, urging people to postpone non-essential trips. The warning also includes surrounding communities such as…

14 Apr

Canadian PM Mark Carney Celebrates Baisakhi at Ottawa Gurdwara, Performs Seva with Wife

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Ottawa (Rajeev Sharma): In a heartfelt gesture of unity and respect, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Gurdwara Sahib Ottawa on the occasion of Baisakhi, accompanied by his wife, Diana Carney. The couple participated in traditional seva (selfless service) by helping prepare and serve Langar, the community meal, to mark the auspicious day. The visit was part of the celebrations of Baisakhi, which also commemorates Khalsa Sajna Diwas, the founding of the Khalsa by Guru Gobind Singh Ji in 1699, a significant day in Sikh history. Carney and his wife were seen donning traditional head coverings and humbly engaging in…