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Century of service to youth recognized with special issue OTTAWA, May 14, 2013 /CNW/ - For 100 years, the volunteers from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada have helped children across the country reach their potential by being positive role models and encouraging personal development. Canada Post today recognized that milestone by issuing a commemorative stamp honouring the achievements of the mentoring organization. "The work of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada goes a long...

OTTAWA, May 8, 2013 /CNW/ - Canada Post will mark the 60(th) anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II with a new commemorative stamp. The stamp, unveiled this morning by his Excellency The Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, depicts The Queen's deep connection to Canada - from the Queen's display of her Canadian honours to the presence of the Canadian flag. Her hand also rests near a copy of the British North America Act from 1867. The portrait...

OTTAWA, April 30, 2013 /CNW/ - Canadian retailers that sell and ship to Canadian customers through the online channel are invited to compete to share $1 million worth of total prizing. Applications are now being received for the 2013 Canada Post E-commerce Innovation Awards. The Awards offer game-changing rewards to Canadian e-merchants, whether they're retail giants or small start-ups, multi-channel or online-only e-tailers. Winners will receive lucrative shipping contracts...

OTTAWA, April 24, 2013 /CNW/ - Canada Post has launched a public online forum for Canadians to join a national conversation that will help shape future postal services. The launch of the public forum follows the April 23 release of a Conference Board of Canada report entitled "The future of postal services in Canada." The report projects Canada Post may lose almost $1 billion a year by 2020 as a result of relentless declines in Lettermail volumes. As Canadians have changed...

OTTAWA, April 23, 2013 /CNW/ - The Conference Board of Canada's report entitled "The Future of Postal Service in Canada" reflects on the challenges faced by Canada Post and the urgent need to transform to serve the changing needs of Canadians. Canada Post welcomes this comprehensive report as the beginning of an important conversation with people across the country about what they value and what needs to change to get there. Canadians are well aware of the Corporation's...

Five new commemoratives encourage Canadians to consider adoption from local pet shelters. OTTAWA, April 22, 2013 /CNW/ - Canada Post today released a new five-stamp issue focusing on pet adoption. Developed in collaboration with the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS), the series is destined to call attention to the plight of homeless pets in Canada. The stamps showcase real shelter animals, with their individual stories on the back of the stamp booklet. Each animal...

Fourth-quarter non-cash impact of new labour agreements allows Canada Post Group of Companies to report a profit OTTAWA, April 17, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canada Post Group of Companies* today reported a before-tax profit of $127 million in 2012. While the core Canada Post segment had a before-tax profit of $98 million in 2012, this result was created by non-recurring, non-cash adjustments worth approximately $152 million. These adjustments are largely due to reductions in the future...

Military unit that formed in 1863 continues to represent the Canadian Forces OTTAWA, April 9, 2013 /CNW/ - The 150(th) anniversary of a military unit involved in many high-profile Canadian missions has been recognized by Canada Post with the launch of a new commemorative stamp. The Princess of Wales' Own Regiment, which formed in Kingston, Ont., pre-dates Confederation with its creation in 1863 and continues to play an active role in the Canadian Forces. "The Regiment's...

Youths from across Canada submitted artwork for Community Foundation Competition OTTAWA, March 12, 2013 /CNW/ - Five young Canadians are now in the running to have their artwork featured on the 2013 Community Foundation stamp that raises funds for children's charities and school programs. Hailing from Alberta, Nova Scotia, and Ontario, these budding artists will now rely on the public to choose the winner. The five finalists are: -- Alexandria Swartz - Spending...

AddressComplete one of growing portfolio of digital initiatives designed to enhance the customer experience OTTAWA, March 7, 2013 /CNW/ - Canada Post launched AddressComplete today, a web service that allows for cost-effective and efficient address data capture and validation using Canada's most current and accurate address database. The new product was developed through a strategic relationship with the leading provider of address validation web services, Postcode Anywhere...