Provincial posted Sep 2, 2023 @ 09:15am by Emily Alexander

Canada Post offering free mail forwarding services to BC residents affected by wildfires

As of Aug. 30, Canada Post is offering free mail forwarding services for up to 12 months for residents impacted by the wildfires in BC.

Wildfire-affected residents with postal codes V0E, V0K, V0N, V1P, VIV, V1W, V1X, V1Y, V1Z, V4T and V4V who have relocated to a community centre, shelter, hotel or motel can register for the service until Sept. 29.

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“Mail forwarding is an important service not just for ongoing mail, but it also provides a vital link with government and relief agencies going forward,” explains a spokesperson for Canada Post.

“If you receive regular cheques through the mail, it’s important you register.”

By registering, Canada Post will be able to ship mail to a different address selected by the customer, and this can be done on a short-term or long-term basis, even if the address is temporary.

Residents can register at canadapost.ca/mailforwarding using a credit card to authenticate identity or by going to a post office with a government-issued photo ID.

Mail forwarding services exclude parcel deliveries, but customers can use Canada Post’s free FlexDelivery service, which allows parcels to be delivered directly to a post office of choice.

If an eligible resident purchased the mail forwarding service prior to Aug. 30, they can call customer service to request a refund.

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