Canada Post Says, “Keep Walkways Clear Of Ice And Snow!”

Tara Clow February 20, 2020 8:14 am Last Updated on February 7, 2026 4:24 pm

Canada Post is asking resident to provide a clear and safe path for letter carriers.

In the first two weeks of January, 100 Canada Post employees were injured after falling while delivering the mail.

A letter carrier in Moncton slipped on slushy stairs, fell and broke her tailbone.

Meanwhile in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia, another employee fell in a driveway and broke his shoulder.

Snow & ice can pose a risk to visitors to your home. Thanks for keeping our employees & others safe this winter. pic.twitter.com/WA718WBy8S

— Canada Post (@canadapostcorp) February 11, 2020

When walkways, steps and driveways are not cleared of snow and ice, Canada Post says these conditions present a significant hazard for 22,000 employees delivering mail across Canada every day.

People are encouraged to de-ice the path to your mailbox using sand, salt or ice melter.

Homeowners are also asked to ensure stairs, handrails and the mailbox are in good repair and free from obstructions.

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Tara Clow

Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.