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Canada Post warns of World Cup-related delays in Toronto, Vancouver
Canada Post said mail in affected neighborhoods may be delayed, with some boxes removed and commercial pickups suspended near event sites.
On Monday, Canada Post warned of mail delays near FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver and Toronto, announcing service adjustments from June 11 through July 22 as the cities co-host the 2026 tournament.
Vancouver Stadium at B.C. Place hosts seven World Cup matches while the FIFA Fan Festival operates at the PNE fairgrounds; road closures and increased traffic necessitate the service modifications through July 19.
In Vancouver, street mailboxes at Cooperage Way and Smithe Street, 118 Robson St., 840 Cambie St., 555 Abbott St., and 1105 Granville St. will be sealed before match days, while three post offices remain open as usual.
Residents in Toronto postal codes M6K, M6J, and M5V should expect delivery delays with no commercial pickups; Canada Post will prioritize undelivered mail for next-day delivery and urges customers to check canadapost.ca.
Match days from Saturday, June 13 through Thursday, July 2 will trigger disruptions, with weekday matches including Canada vs. Qatar on Thursday, June 18 and Canada vs. Switzerland on Wednesday, June 24 shaping the timeline.