Canada’s Postal Strike Hits Christmas Deliveries in Remote Communities

For many remote communities in the sparsely populated nation, Canada Post is the only parcel delivery option. Even Amazon relies on it.

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Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears

Canada’s labor minister says he's asking the Canada Industrial Relations Board to order about 55,000 striking Canada Post employees back to work after a four week strike that disrupted mail service ...
ABC News - 1d
Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears

Yahoo News - 1d
Avanti West Coast strike at Christmas called off

Train managers will vote on a revised offer from the company in a dispute over working arrangements.
BBC News - 1d
Community rallies to help storm-hit football club

The club's chairman is asking for volunteers to help the club clear up the storm damage.
Yahoo Sports - 2d
Christmas train travel could be hit by staff shortages

Lord Hendy says the transport department is going to "keep a close watch on staffing" over the festive period.
BBC News - 3d
Avanti West Coast workers to strike over Christmas

Train managers have voted for walkouts on 22, 23 and 29 December in a row over rest days.
BBC News - 3d
Israeli Strikes Hit Syria's Navy, Military Arsenals

The strikes are part of Israel’s campaign to destroy weapons left behind by ousted President Bashar al-Assad’s forces.
The Wall Street Journal - 4d
Deadly Israeli Strike Hits Gaza Humanitarian Zone

The Israeli military said it was targeting senior Hamas militants in the area. Video from the scene showed the charred remains of tents.
The New York Times - Dec. 5
Shop online for pre-Christmas delivery

Yahoo News - Dec. 5