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How to send, receive high-priority mail in N.S. during postal strike

Nova Scotia has a contingency plan in place during the nationwide postal strike.

The province says starting Thursday, you will be able to drop off high-priority letter-sized government correspondence at Access Nova Scotia centres.

Then Tuesday, October 14, you can pick up essential correspondence at the centres.

You will receive a call to confirm time and location, but it will be between Monday and Friday during regular business hours with valid ID.

It is for only correspondence that can’t be emailed, like cheques, and does not apply to things like personal mail, bills, passport applications or packages.

The province encourages you to use online services or direct deposit and some departments have bade directing arrangements to pick up things like income assistance and rent supplements.

More information can be found here, or call 1-800-670-4357.

  • Caitlin Snow is an award-winning news anchor who started in the radio business nearly 20 years ago. She is based in Halifax, reporting on and broadcasting stories across Nova Scotia. Contact Caitlin at snowc@radioabl.ca.

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