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How to get your QCT during the postal strike

Notice to readers

How to get your QCT during the postal strike

Hard copies of recent editions of the Quebec Chronicle-Telegraph are caught up in the Canada Post strike which began on May 25. If you’re a home delivery subscriber, they and future editions will eventually find their way to you once the strike is over. 

Meanwhile, as a subscriber, you can always access the online version of the newspaper at qctonline.com/category/qct-online-print-edition. The latest edition is posted in PDF format every Monday evening. Click the date to open that week’s print edition. Individual articles are posted to the website around 3 p.m. every Tuesday. 

To access the online content, you must log in by entering your user name and password. If you don’t remember your password, enter your email address where it says “Username or Email Address” and then click on “Lost your password?” below the white box. If you have difficulty logging in or accessing the PDFs, email us at editor@qctonline.com for assistance. 

Thanks to our dedicated distribution team, hard copies will still be available for purchase at La Maison Anglaise bookstore (Place de la Cité), Un Coin du Monde (Avenue Cartier, corner of Rue Aberdeen) and the Morrin Centre (44 Chaussée des Écossais in the Old City).

FROM THE WELLNESS CENTRE: Introducing Grandpals: A new intergenerational pilot project

Community, Science and Health

FROM THE WELLNESS CENTRE

Introducing Grandpals: A new intergenerational pilot project

 

Submitted by Anaïs Fortin-Maltais, Well 50+ and Caregivers’ Circle program co-ordinator, and Jessica Price, Family Matters program co-ordinator, Wellness Centre 

 

Becoming a parent is one of life’s most profound transitions; beautiful, yes, but also overwhelming. For new and growing families, the presence of a calming, experienced figure can make a world of difference.

Meanwhile, older adults – particularly those who are retired or seeking deeper connections – often have time, knowledge and warmth to share.

That’s where Grandpals come in. This new pilot project is designed to bridge generations by connecting older adults with families raising young children. Grandpals aren’t formal caregivers or babysitters; they’re friendly, supportive figures who bring joy, perspective and reassurance to families during the early years of parenting.

For parents, this kind of intergenerational support can foster a sense of rootedness and belonging. For older adults, becoming a Grandpal can reignite a sense of purpose, connection and joy, especially for those looking to stay active and involved in community life.

As co-ordinators of the Well 50+ and Family Matters programs at the Wellness Centre, we believe that this project has the potential to build stronger, more caring communities. Before we take the next step, though, we’d love to hear from you.

Whether you’re a parent or an older adult, your input will help us shape the Grandpals program to meet real needs and make meaningful connections. 

Interested in being part of the conversation or in becoming a Grandpal yourself? On our website (wejh.ca/fresh-starts-in-september), you can find a link to our short Grandpals survey. You can also reach out to us at the Wellness Centre – 418 684-5333, ext. 11835 or info@jhpartners.net – to help bring this beautiful idea to life!
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