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Possible postal strike could disrupt Grey County Ontario Works cheques

Grey County is warning residents who receive Ontario Works benefits that their cheques will not be mailed in the event of a Canada Post disruption.

Recipients will have to pick up their cheque or statement at the office where they regularly see their caseworker.

Staff will be available Friday, September 28 and Monday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Recipients should be prepared to show photo ID in order to pick up their cheque or benefit statement.

Durham Satellite Office – 575 Saddler Street West, Durham; Hanover Satellite Office – 286 10th Street, Hanover; Markdale Satellite Office – 206 Toronto Street South, Markdale; Meaford Satellite Office – Victoria Village Resource Centre, Unit 3, 80 Victoria Street, Meaford; and County of Grey Administration Building – 595 9th Street East, Owen Sound

Those who wish to confirm their location or who cannot get to their pick-up location should call 1-800-567-4739, press 1, and following the prompts to speak to their caseworker.

For more information, visit the County of Grey website at www.grey.ca or call 1-800-567-4739.

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