Postal Service Celebrates Author Toni Morrison on New Forever Stamp

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Princeton, NJ — The U.S. Postal Service today celebrated the life and legacy of author Toni Morrison (1931-2019), whose artfully crafted novels explored the diverse voices of African Americans, in a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Princeton University.

“One of the goals of our stamp program is to raise awareness and celebrate the people who represent the very best of our nation,” said Pritha Mehra, USPS chief information officer and executive vice president, who served as the dedicating official. “It’s a privilege to represent the 650,000 men and women of the Postal Service, as we honor Toni Morrison with one more tribute — our new stamp that will be seen by millions and forever remind us of the power of her words and the ideas she brought to the world.”

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Canada Post announces its first depot using all-electric vehicles

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NANAIMO, BC, March 9, 2023 /CNW/ – Canada Post today unveiled its first depot using battery-electric corporate delivery vehicles, reinforcing the company’s commitment to electrify its last mile fleet and help build a sustainable future for Canadians.

Photo (left to right): Canada Post's Suromitra Sanatani, Chair of the Board of Directors, Doug Ettinger, President and CEO, and Sally Dam, Director, Urban Delivery Strategy, stand by one of the new fully electric cargo vans at the Nanaimo, B.C., depot. Photo: Pinpoint National Photography (CNW Group/Canada Post)
Photo (left to right): Canada Post’s Suromitra Sanatani, Chair of the Board of Directors, Doug Ettinger, President and CEO, and Sally Dam, Director, Urban Delivery Strategy, stand by one of the new fully electric cargo vans at the Nanaimo, B.C., depot. Photo: Pinpoint National Photography (CNW Group/Canada Post)

The company’s Nanaimo depot will use 14 fully electric cargo vans for collection and delivery services, replacing internal combustion vehicles. As part of Canada Post’s plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the company has committed to electrifying half of its national fleet of approximately 14,000 vehicles by 2030 and the entire fleet by 2040. Continue reading →