The Manitoba government is stuffing mailboxes in advance of a potential postal strike or lockout. To get ahead of the possible disruption effective Sept. 26, the province is mailing October's employment and income assistance cheques early to prevent delays. Due dates will remain the same for provincial tax returns, however. If a disruption occurs, the Manitoba government will arrange for government cheques and other important mail to be picked up. A team is evaluating how to serve customers in case of a service disruption, spokesperson Brian Smiley said.

Source: CBC News September 18, 2018 21:33 UTC