温哥华的唐人街为拯救最后一家加拿大邮局而战,11月12日关闭,这对老年人、低收入家庭和其他没有数字接入的人至关重要。
Vancouver’s Chinatown fights to save its last Canada Post office, closing Nov. 12, vital for seniors, low-income families, and others without digital access.
温哥华的唐人街正在奋力拯救最后一家加拿大邮局, 预定在11月12日关闭,
Vancouver’s Chinatown is fighting to save its last Canada Post office, set to close November 12 amid cost-cutting measures.
居民,包括老年人、低收入家庭、移民和残疾人,依赖邮局提供基本服务,如接受政府支票和保持联系,特别是无电脑运作的黄氏慈善协会等组织。
Residents, including seniors, low-income families, migrants, and people with disabilities, rely on the post office for essential services like receiving government cheques and staying connected, especially organizations like the Wongs’ Benevolent Association that operate without computers.
活跃人士认为封锁会加剧一个面临繁华化的邻里与外界的隔绝, 伦敦最近的替代药物被认为太远,
Activists argue the closure would worsen isolation in a neighborhood facing gentrification, with the nearest alternative at London Drugs deemed too far for many without cars or reliable transit.
社区领袖敦促《加拿大邮报》及政府官员重新考虑, 强调邮局作为弱势民众生命线的重要作用。
A petition has been launched, and community leaders are urging Canada Post and government officials to reconsider, emphasizing the post office’s vital role as a lifeline for vulnerable populations.