Package companies overwhelmed, unemployment up, rude classrooms, and more
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UPS and Purolator, which is owned by Canada Post, both say weather and increased volume are forcing them to pause package pick ups for some customers. They need to clear the backlog of packages. The increased volume is largely because of the ongoing strike at Canada Post.
And: Canada’s unemployment rate is up. Analysts say the economy isn’t moving fast enough, leading to the question: What will the Bank of Canada do next week with its trend-setting interest rate?
Also: Children are becoming ruder in the classroom, which is affecting the quality of learning for everyone. Experts point to factors such as pandemic shutdowns and increased screen time as exacerbating the problem.
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