Due to continued job action at Canada Post, Ontario Works recipients who normally have their cheques mailed to them can pick them up at Community Services locations in Niagara.
The decision not to mail the monthly payments was last week due to the current labour disruption at Canada Post, which could have delayed payments.
As of last week, Ontario Works regular cheques are available for pick up at local Community Services offices from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Effective November 29, Ontario Works monthly cheque for Dec. 2018 will be available for pick up at local Community Services offices from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
ID is required for cheque pick up.
For clients who receive their benefits through direct deposit, payments will continue to be deposited into their bank accounts.
Letters and direct deposit statements will continue to be mailed out in the regular mail service.
Cheques will be available for pick-up at the following offices:
St. Catharines, 234 Bunting Rd.
Niagara Falls, 5853 Peer St.
Welland, 250 Thorold Rd.
Port Colborne, 92 Charlotte St.
Fort Erie, 469 Central Ave.