CFB WINNIPEG – Canada Post today unveiled its latest Canada 150 stamp by uniting legendary players who wore this country’s flag as members of Team Canada 1972 with proud Canadians who take the Maple Leaf to the skies as members of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The players included Pat Stapleton, who chairs the board […]
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Monthly Archives: May 2017
“Our land”: Nunavut becoming a territory celebrated in seventh stamp marking Canada 150
IQALUIT, NUNAVUT – Nunavut’s Premier, its Commissioner and the Speaker of the legislative assembly unveiled a stamp today that commemorates the creation of the territory of Nunavut in 1999 and celebrates the people who call it home. Nunavut Premier Peter Taptuna, Commissioner of Nunavut Nellie Kusugak, and George Qulaut, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of […]
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Hongkong Post to issue “100 Years of Numbered Typhoon Signals” commemorative stamps
Hongkong Post announced today (May 29) the issue of a set of commemorative stamps on the theme of “100 Years of Numbered Typhoon Signals”, together with associated philatelic products, on June 13 (Tuesday). Typhoon signals, originally devised for the marine community, have been widely adopted for general use. In 1917, numbered typhoon signals indicating the […]
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Canada Post segment reports $44-million profit before tax in first quarter on the strength of continued growth in parcels
OTTAWA – Canada Post’s focus on innovative, convenient delivery and returns experiences is helping Canadian businesses grow through e-commerce – and maintaining Canada Post’s position as the country’s No. 1 parcel company. The growth in Parcels volumes – which were 12.5 per cent higher in the first quarter of 2017 than in the first quarter […]
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Hope, courage, hero: Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope celebrated in sixth stamp marking Canada 150
ST. JOHN’S, N.L. – Terry Fox’s sister Judith Fox unveiled a stamp today honouring her brother’s remarkable Marathon of Hope in 1980, which inspired Canadians, captivated a country, and launched a lasting legacy across Canada and around the world. Judith Fox unveiled the stamp at a ceremony at City Hall in St. John’s, N.L., not […]
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Postal Service Honors United Health Group with 2017 Partnership for Growth Award
BALTIMORE — The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) today recognized United Health Group (UHG) with the Partnership for Growth award on the final day of the National Postal Forum (NPF), the country’s premier mailing and shipping conference. The Partnership for Growth award is given annually at NPF to recognize a strong mailing industry contributor that drives […]
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Australia Post and Qantas supersize dedicated air-freight partnership
Australia Post and Qantas have given the growing Australian online shopping industry another boost, welcoming the largest aircraft to join the dedicated domestic air network used exclusively by Australia Post and StarTrack customers. Australia Post Group Chief Operations Officer and StarTrack CEO, Bob Black, said the addition of the B737-400 was great news for Australian […]
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Hongkong Post holiday arrangements for Tuen Ng Festival
Hongkong Post today (May 23) announced the postal service arrangements for the coming Tuen Ng Festival on May 30. No mail delivery and no mail collection will be provided. All post offices will be closed on that day except for the General Post Office and the Airport Post Office. The business hours of the two […]
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Hongkong Post announces sale of Mainland and overseas philatelic products
Hongkong Post today (May 22) announced that annual albums issued by the postal administrations of China, Macau and Switzerland will be put on sale at the General Post Office, Tsim Sha Tsui Post Office, Sha Tin Central Post Office, Tuen Mun Central Post Office and Tsuen Wan Post Office from May 25. From the same […]
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Australia Post and the Federal Government partner to improve digital services
Australia Post and the Federal Government partner to improve digital services Australia Post will partner with the Federal Government to develop user-friendly solutions for the public to access government’s digital services. Australia Post will work with the Digital Transformation Agency to integrate its own identity technology into the Commonwealth’s Digital Identity Framework. The partnership will […]
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