How 2 people nearly 80 years apart connected during COVID-19 through art of letter writing
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How 2 people nearly 80 years apart connected during COVID-19 through art of letter writing
Description
June 25, 2021
The pandemic has isolated people across Ontario and while many have picked up new hobbies, a Toronto teen decided to bring the art of letter writing back -- no texting, no emails. As Morganne Campbell reports, the pen pal program has brought much happiness during trying times between two people who are decades apart in age.
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How 2 people nearly 80 years apart connected during COVID-19 through art of letter writing02:01 | June 25, 2021 -
Ford eying end to automated speed enforcement cameras with new legislation02:38 | September 25, 2025 -
3 more speed enforcement cameras cut down in Toronto02:06 | September 19, 2025 -
NDP calling for more investments in Ontario schools01:57 | July 10, 2025 -
Minister Rechie Valdez’s Historic Appointment07:44 | May 30, 2025 -
This Week in Washington: From a Pause on Pause on Tariffs to the Future of Elon Musk08:30 | May 30, 2025 -
Gutsy Walk for a Cure to Crohn’s & Colitis05:46 | May 30, 2025 -
Science News: From Cosmic Events to Penguins Existing in the Antarctic06:05 | May 30, 2025 -
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Breaking down the latest science news05:19 | May 16, 2025 -
Exploring Neo-Chinese influence on Asian cuisine05:49 | May 16, 2025 -
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Residents across Ontario face power outages due to ice storm04:57 | April 1, 2025 -
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Early election timing forces conservatives to rethink strategy05:52 | March 11, 2025 -
The National Home Show Showcases Ontario Wood04:15 | March 11, 2025 -
March break recipes that the whole family can enjoy05:47 | March 10, 2025
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How 2 people nearly 80 years apart connected during COVID-19 through art of letter writing02:01 | June 25, 2021
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Ford eying end to automated speed enforcement cameras with new legislation02:38 | September 25, 2025
-
3 more speed enforcement cameras cut down in Toronto02:06 | September 19, 2025
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NDP calling for more investments in Ontario schools01:57 | July 10, 2025
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Minister Rechie Valdez’s Historic Appointment07:44 | May 30, 2025
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This Week in Washington: From a Pause on Pause on Tariffs to the Future of Elon Musk08:30 | May 30, 2025
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Gutsy Walk for a Cure to Crohn’s & Colitis05:46 | May 30, 2025
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Science News: From Cosmic Events to Penguins Existing in the Antarctic06:05 | May 30, 2025
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How to Start Your Garden for the Season06:06 | May 28, 2025
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Power still out for 3,000 Barrie residents after weekend storm01:54 | March 31, 2025
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How 2 people nearly 80 years apart connected during COVID-19 through art of letter writing
Description
June 25, 2021
The pandemic has isolated people across Ontario and while many have picked up new hobbies, a Toronto teen decided to bring the art of letter writing back -- no texting, no emails. As Morganne Campbell reports, the pen pal program has brought much happiness during trying times between two people who are decades apart in age.
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