{"id":5823,"date":"2025-05-13T18:30:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T23:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/?p=5823"},"modified":"2025-05-13T18:32:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T23:32:07","slug":"canada-post-work-stoppage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/2025\/05\/13\/canada-post-work-stoppage\/","title":{"rendered":"How City Services Will Operate During a Canada Post Work Stoppage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How City Services Will Operate During a Canada Post Work Stoppage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the possibility of a Canada Post work stoppage, the City of Winnipeg is taking proactive steps to ensure residents and businesses can continue to access essential City services without disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you rely on Canada Post for notices or billing, please take a moment to review the changes below and contact 311 for additional guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key Services and How to Access Them During a Mail Disruption<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Animal Services<\/strong><br>Licences can be renewed <strong>online or in person<\/strong> at 1057 Logan Ave. during business hours.<br>If you\u2019ve already mailed a cheque or need a replacement tag, call <strong>311<\/strong> for next steps or to arrange a pickup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Assessment &amp; Taxation<\/strong><br>Tax deadlines remain the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Business taxes due May 30, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Property taxes due June 30, 2025<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Payment options include online banking, TIPP, in-person at 510 Main St. or 170 Goulet St., or by courier. Visit <strong>winnipeg.ca\/assessment<\/strong> for full payment details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Winnipeg Public Library<\/strong><br>Use the <strong>My Account<\/strong> feature online or switch your notices to <strong>email or phone<\/strong> at any library branch.<br>Need help? Call the TeleMessaging line at <strong>204-986-4657<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Business Licences<\/strong><br>Renew or apply <strong>online or in person<\/strong> at 395 Main St., Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For short-term rental licences, visit the business licensing page on the City\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Vendors\/Suppliers to the City<\/strong><br>If you are not set up for direct deposit, cheques can be <strong>picked up in person<\/strong> at 510 Main St. during business hours. Identification and details like cheque number and vendor ID are required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Employment Applications<\/strong><br>Apply for City jobs <strong>online<\/strong>.<br>If applying for a <strong>Bus Operator<\/strong> role and you don\u2019t have computer access, drop off applications at 421 Osborne St.<br>Already applied by mail? Call <strong>311<\/strong> to confirm your application was received.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Planning, Property &amp; Development<\/strong><br>Use <strong>courier or in-person drop-offs<\/strong> for forms or payments. Call <strong>311<\/strong> to arrange alternate methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cemeteries<\/strong><br>Call <strong>204-986-4348<\/strong> to coordinate services and documents during the mail disruption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Public Works<\/strong><br>Contact the permitting clerk listed on your form. If you don\u2019t have one, reach out via <strong>311<\/strong> for direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Water &amp; Waste \u2013 Utility Bills<\/strong><br>Register for <strong>MyUtility<\/strong> at <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/myutility.winnipeg.ca\">myutility.winnipeg.ca<\/a> to view and pay bills online.<br>Other payment methods include banking apps, financial institutions, in-person payments, or third-party service <strong>Plastiq<\/strong>.<br>Avoid late fees by signing up for <strong>preauthorized payments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Brady Road &amp; Other Water\/Waste Accounts<\/strong><br>Brady-related bills must be paid <strong>in person<\/strong> at 1120 Waverley St. or Brady Road Landfill.<br>For all other accounts, use the contact on your invoice to make alternate delivery arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Fire Paramedic Service Payments<\/strong><br>Pay <strong>in person, online, or by phone<\/strong> at 204-986-3001.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Parking Tickets<\/strong><br>Payments can be made <strong>online, by phone (311), or in person<\/strong> at 495 Portage Ave., 510 Main St., or 170 Goulet St.<br>Drop-box payment is also available. Services for ticket disputes remain available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Police Service Correspondence<\/strong><br>Drop off mail at the security desk at <strong>Police HQ, 245 Smith St.<\/strong>, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Transit Services<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>peggo Cards<\/strong><br>No online orders will be processed. Cards can be purchased or replaced <strong>in person<\/strong> at Transit Customer Service Centres, select 7-Eleven or Shoppers Drug Mart locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WINNpass Applications<\/strong><br>Apply <strong>online or in person<\/strong> at Customer Service Centres. Ensure documents are attached if applying online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Transit Plus<\/strong><br>Expect <strong>delays in processing<\/strong> new applications, assessments, and appeals. For inquiries, call <strong>204-986-5722<\/strong> or use the online contact form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Staying Informed<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I understand how important it is for residents and businesses to continue receiving services without interruption. I encourage you to use <strong>online platforms, phone support through 311<\/strong>, or <strong>in-person services<\/strong> to stay up to date and avoid penalties during this period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The City is committed to making services accessible and responsive, no matter the circumstances. If you need help navigating any of these changes, please don\u2019t hesitate to reach out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014Cindy Gilroy<br>City Councillor, Daniel McIntyre Ward<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How City Services Will Operate During a Canada Post Work Stoppage With the possibility of a Canada Post work stoppage, &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"How City Services Will Operate During a Canada Post Work Stoppage\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/2025\/05\/13\/canada-post-work-stoppage\/#more-5823\" aria-label=\"Read more about How City Services Will Operate During a Canada Post Work Stoppage\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5824,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_themeisle_gutenberg_block_has_review":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5823","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","infinite-scroll-item","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-20","resize-featured-image"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5823","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5823"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5823\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5826,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5823\/revisions\/5826"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5824"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5823"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5823"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cindygilroy.ca\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5823"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}