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Canada Post stopped all deliveries to an elderly couple’s Winnipeg home last week after an inspection found their front steps were too steep, citing a long-standing policy that the residents had never heard of in their 32 years living in their suburban bungalow.
On Wednesday, Peter and Phyllis Marino received a note from the national mail delivery service, informing them their 14-inch steps posed a safety threat to their mail carrier — Canada Post requires front steps to have a maximum height of 12 inches.
A Canada Post spokesman said Monday that the policy has been in effect for “as long as the corporation’s been around,” but the Winnipeg couple says their front porch had not caused an issue in three decades, until a new mailman was assigned to their route earlier this month.
Spokesman John Caines said when mail carriers notice something that could be considered a hazard, they notify a supervisor, who inspects the property and notifies the resident if necessary. Mr. Marino said an inspector came to measure his steps sometime last week.
“A 12-inch step is a very high step,” he said. “There’s nothing new here. This is about health and safety for our employees … When we have snow or ice or dog problems or steps that are too high, we have to take precautions.”
After receiving the note, the 75-year-old went to the post office — which was holding important notices for his medical appointments, he said. After a discussion, Mr. Marino agreed to move his mailbox to the bottom of the steps.
On Wednesday, Peter and Phyllis Marino received a note from the national mail delivery service, informing them their 14-inch steps posed a safety threat to their mail carrier — Canada Post requires front steps to have a maximum height of 12 inches.
A Canada Post spokesman said Monday that the policy has been in effect for “as long as the corporation’s been around,” but the Winnipeg couple says their front porch had not caused an issue in three decades, until a new mailman was assigned to their route earlier this month.
Spokesman John Caines said when mail carriers notice something that could be considered a hazard, they notify a supervisor, who inspects the property and notifies the resident if necessary. Mr. Marino said an inspector came to measure his steps sometime last week.
“A 12-inch step is a very high step,” he said. “There’s nothing new here. This is about health and safety for our employees … When we have snow or ice or dog problems or steps that are too high, we have to take precautions.”
After receiving the note, the 75-year-old went to the post office — which was holding important notices for his medical appointments, he said. After a discussion, Mr. Marino agreed to move his mailbox to the bottom of the steps.
