Canada Post pauses deliveries in Downtown Eastside
Canada Put up has quickly suspended mail supply in two blocks of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside as of Wednesday.
Based on an announcement by spokeswoman Valerie Chartrand, the suspension of deliveries within the neighbourhood is because of “security considerations.”
The company didn’t elaborate on what these considerations had been, however stated it was answerable for ensuring its supply individuals can do their jobs safely.
The group has lengthy grappled with overlapping social points, together with homelessness, poverty, and the continuing poisonous drug disaster.
Chartrand says the corporate is working to resolve the difficulty and create a long-term resolution “that can make sure the well-being of our workers.”
Till then, affected prospects dwelling on East Hastings Road have been notified and their mail is out there to be picked up at a Canada Put up facility about 2 kilometres away from the world.
Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart additionally launched an announcement, saying town is working to assist the Downtown Eastside’s weak residents and with Canada Put up to make sure mail supply continues.
