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the 2014 Jeep Cherokee is a lot of jeep for the money, says Zack spencer. See Page A10
a woman takes shelter from tuesday’s snowfall as she strolls past an eagle sculpture commemorating the World Police and fire games in burnaby’s Central Park. mArIO bArTeL NeWSLeADer
Home delivery to end Door-to-door service to end within five years; Community mail boxes coming for all remaining households
individual stamps. It means up to 8,000 fewer postal workers will be needed, which Canada Post says will be shed by attrition, as nearly 15,000 workers are expected to retire or leave voluntarily over the next five years. “With its current labour costs, Canada Post has a much higher cost structure than its competitors in the private sector have,” Canada Post said in a press release. “This is simply not sustainable.” Please see ShAreD, A3
Advocates for seniors, disabled upset Wanda chow
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The Burnaby Seniors Outreach Services Society was holding a year-end luncheon for its senior peer counsellors when its program director, Linda Comba, asked
what they thought of Canada Post’s plans to end door-to-door mail delivery within five years. “Some of their comments aren’t printable,” Comba said, adding a “wave of horror” went through the group. “They understand the financial side of it but they do see the
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impact on seniors, particularly seniors who are maybe more frail,” she said. “Getting to a community mailbox would be difficult, and [carrying] parcels back home would be particularly difficult.” Pedestrian safety would become an even greater issue, especially for seniors. “What would have happened the last couple of days when it’s been so icy? … It would mean they would be even more isolated than they are.” Please see bIg ImPAcT, A3