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Post by christyotwisty on Feb 23, 2021 1:37:57 GMT
Canada Post will be sending out one of six, free, pre-paid postcards for people to send anywhere in the country
Canada Post is getting ready to deliver approximately 13.5 million pre-paid postcards, one to every residential address nationwide, for people to send to whomever they want in the country. There are six versions of the postcard, each one offering a simple message of love, appreciation or thanks. According to Canada Post, every household will receive one randomly selected postcard, starting March 1, which they can send to someone in Canada for free – no stamps are needed. The postcards are part of Canada Post’s “Write Here Write Now” program, launched in September 2020 to encourage Canadians to use letter writing to connect with friends and family. “Meaningful connection is vital for our emotional health, sense of community and overall well-being,” said Doug Ettinger, president and CEO of Canada Post. “Canada Post wants everyone to stay safe, but also stay in touch with the people who matter to them.” For more on the program, visit canadapost.ca/writenow.
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Post by stompie on Feb 23, 2021 4:01:47 GMT
What fun!
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escorpio
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Post by escorpio on Feb 23, 2021 9:02:00 GMT
They did this in Sweden last summer, although you got a free card from the postcard app (an app which alows you to create postcards based on photos. The charge covers printing of the card, with text, and postage.)
We sent a postcard of the kids to my husband (then) 88 year old grandmother since she couldn't meet them.
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Post by eefa on Feb 23, 2021 17:49:06 GMT
An Post did this in Ireland last April and again a month or so ago. Only suitable for domestic postage but I found a use for them
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Post by bcddiggler on Feb 23, 2021 23:23:51 GMT
Thanks. Can't wait. Now - who gets it?
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Post by sunshine2170 on Jul 28, 2021 8:11:59 GMT
What a great incentive to keep the postal service in operation. Did anyone get these and participate?
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Post by davidv on Jul 29, 2021 3:10:09 GMT
sunshine2170, I don't know why, but we never did receive one. I'm not sure if others did.
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