POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
64I still think the postal service and port unloading of ships are essential services. Do postal workers not see that Canada Post is becoming less important to many people?
24- Soojavu
Declaration of state of emergency not necessary during heavy snowfall, Shoemaker says
SooToday 9It is an emergency especially for people who can’t walk. If it wasn’t an emergency then why is all business closed. Give your shovels a shake and it’s time for a new mayor.
74- Doggydoo
Declaration of state of emergency not necessary during heavy snowfall, Shoemaker says
SooToday 72He’s right, it’s not an emergency, it’s just a bit of snow.
6- Citizen Soo
No flyers in your mailbox? No problem — we have you covered
47Fantastic that you out them electronically, hate getting the flyers in my mailbox! Hate it. Hopefully you will discontinue paper flyers permanently
29- MakeGuelphGreatAgain
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
49If Mr. Trudeau can force private companies to end a strike with back to work legislation, he better get moving on a back to work legislation for this crown subsidized corporation. Mail is essential. More so than what most call “essential” these days.
24- Chris L
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
34@Soojavuthe Postal Service will always be necessary - we rely heavily on digital services but massive power outages have shown that digital isn't always reliable. -
37- rwrh
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
56It's a bit asinine for the union to be requesting a 25% wage increase to some fifty thousand unionized employees when the 'Crown' corporation is a money losing venture! The corporation lost some $750 million dollars last year and over two billion lost in the past six years. This isn't sustainable and it certainly isn't a good business model. The fact that taxpayer dollars keep this corporation afloat is the only reason it hasn't tanked. You can bet that if it were a private corporation, then insolvency would be at the forefront. Most certainly things within Canada Post need a major overhaul to make this business profitable and not a losing proposition. Union demands are not one of them.
15- SparkE
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
61The management of the post office is so busy playing office politics and maintaining their huge executive salarys that they completely missed the opportunity of online shopping. The infrastructure, the expert personnel, were in place; Canada post could have squashed any competition but they twiddled their thumbs and missed another opportunity. Just like the managers at Sears. Canadians are the customers and the shareholders of that corporation. We as well as the union employees are the victims of lousy management.
10- Keith Baker
Declaration of state of emergency not necessary during heavy snowfall, Shoemaker says
SooToday 9I was here in 90’s when the mall collapsed and if it keeps going we are going to be there. It’s not an emergency for you people sitting comfortably in your war house. Think about the homeless and give your heads a shake.
62- Doggydoo
Declaration of state of emergency not necessary during heavy snowfall, Shoemaker says
SooToday 17It’s not an emergency for you people sitting your house nice and warm. Think about the homeless people and give your a head a shake.
54- Doggydoo
Over 100 people are still living in tents this winter
TBNewsWatch 62Don’t worry they will all be gone before winter like every other year. It’s not a housing crisis. More like they would rather do drugs and not follow laws crisis. And organizations that coddle drug addicts while giving them the supplies to do said drugs. Coles the roundabout court house and stop allowing open drug use. You can build as many villages you want it will NEVER solve our problems. Compassion can only go so far.
8- NunyaB
No flyers in your mailbox? No problem — we have you covered
55lol...I was enjoying the break from junk mail.
14- Soojavu
Council opposes 114 Miles Street East site for the shelter village
TBNewsWatch 60Councillor Ch'ng, in answer to your question as to where can they go after breakfast, how about going to work? This should be the goal. Everyone has something to offer. Everyone needs a purpose. We are entering perilous times and this calls for some serious reflection on what we want our city and society to look like. Mindless tokenism just will not cut it. Years ago the term inconvenient truth was bandied about, mostly regarding climate change. This term now has an additional application. What is it about current policy that allows so many to fall so far? Certainly not lack of funds as it seems the more that is being spent the deeper the pit. Why are so many healing yet no one seems to be getting better? Have we inadvertently monetized/incentivized victimhood to the point that getting well means getting poorer? Tough questions requiring an adult conversation that needs to extend well beyond the boundaries of this city.Leaders need to lead and it best get started soon.
6- newhere
Declaration of state of emergency not necessary during heavy snowfall, Shoemaker says
SooToday 60Some even call it winter in the north country.
6- Soojavu
City urging patience as it deals with snowmageddon
SooToday 19The city needs to do better… it’s only day 2 and they have done a terrible job keeping up as well as plowing them. The major should go for a ride talk a look!!
47- Jctc
City urging patience as it deals with snowmageddon
SooToday 53I think given the circumstances the city has done all right. Maybe cut some slack here. These crews have been working non stop. Cant just wish the snow to disappear. Work like this takes time. Thank you to all the city workers putting in extra time over the last few days to keep the city open.
13- r2dussell
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
53While I do sympathize with small businesses that really need postal services, I imagine that most residents care very little about mail delivery. It's far easier to do everything online. I would think that postal workers would be nervous about their demands, in case they are soon to be permanently unemployed. Sorry but I believe that day will come. Many businesses that we once thought were here for forever, are no more. Just look around.
12- Bvo
Councillors push to eliminate driver befuddlement in school zones
SooToday 59Does she wake up in the morning and say “what resolutions can I write up to waste staff resources and tax dollars?”
5- JRenz
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
47What ever happened to “ The mail must go thru “.
15- campers02
POLL: Readers roughly split on Canada Post strike
46Costs taxpayers a billion dollars per year. Eliminate home delivery. Regional boxes already work in many areas. Go to twice a week delivery for residential mail. Slash management numbers.
15- Opik
