Concerned Citizens of Vinemount, Fruitland and Winona v. Canada Post Corp.
T-2229-92
Rothstein J.
27/11/92
9 pp.
Application for order of prohibition or injunction enjoining respondent from proceeding with conversion plan in relation to postal service for City of Stoney Creek-Plaintiffs proud of historic heritage of Winona, Vinemount and Fruitland -- Fearing elimination of communities as entities by changes proposed by Canada Post -- Names in issue having no legal status, not recognized in municipal legislation of Ontario -- Applicants asserting right of customary usage -- Conventions or usages not legally enforceable in constitutional context -- Desire to maintain "unofficial" names having no basis in law upon which to assert rights against others -- No serious issue established by applicants -- Balance of convenience in favour of respondent -- Application dismissed.