Town advising residents of possible Canada Post strike

The Town of St. Marys is making residents aware of a possible strike by Canada Post plant workers and mail carriers.

In the event of a strike, the delivery of important documents from the Town of St. Marys could be delayed, including tax bills and accounts receivable bills from the landfill, Child Care Centre and Pyramid Recreation Centre.

Although residents may not receive mail during a strike, they are still required to make bill payments. Payments made by mail during a strike may not be delivered and could arrive late, resulting in a penalty. The Town of St. Marys offers a number of convenient, alternative payment options, including:

Pre-authorized payments
Telephone and internet banking services (offered by your bank)
In person payments at your bank (taxes only)
Bill payment drop box (located at Town Hall, 175 Queen Street East)
In-person payments at the Municipal Operations Centre (408 James Street South), Pyramid Recreation Centre (317 James Street South) or Town Hall (175 Queen Street East)

Further details about payments options can be found at www.townofstmarys.com.

Questions or request for additional information, including bill amounts, can be directed to the Finance Department at 519-284-2340 ext. 239.

Information for Ontario Works Clients

Due to the possibility of a strike, Ontario Works cheques will not be mailed out to clients. St. Marys and Perth South residents who regularly receive Ontario Works cheques through the mail can pick up their cheque on Friday, September 28 between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. in Meeting Room D at the Pyramid Recreation Centre (317 James Street South). Ontario Works clients must bring proper photo identification to claim their cheque.

Clients who use direct deposit will receive their payment directly to their bank account on September 28. Clients can call the Interactive Voice Response service at 1-800-808-2268 to check for any holds on their file (press 0 for assistance with forgotten PIN/ID numbers).

Questions about Ontario Works payments can be directed to the local Ontario Works office at 519-271-3773 or 1-800-669-2948 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).

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Contact

Brett O’Reilly | Corporate Communications & Events Manager
519-284-2340, ext. 432 | boreilly@town.stmarys.on.ca