Montreal school program connects younger and older generations

Montreal school program connects younger and older generations

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"I’m glad that I came," says Angelina Mignacca, one of many seniors who attended activities at Montreal's Perspectives High School on Thursday for the “Bridging the Gap!” program - connecting younger and older generations. Pamela Pagano reports.

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