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Holiday Season Kick-off at Cassidy Lake

A decorated tree, thoughtful gifts, Christmas music, sweets and enormous appreciation, makes the annual Lions event the perfect kick-off to the holiday season. Every first Sunday of December, the Lions...
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Drug and alcohol use responsible for 5% of hospital stays among young Canadians

In September 2019, the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) published its study on the hospitalization of youth aged 10 to 24. The study shows that one out of every...
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Open House Day to Partners for Saint-Malachie’s 20 years

On Friday, November 1st 2019, an Open House Day for partners took place at Portage’s Drug Addiction Rehabilitation Centre for Adolescents in Saint-Malachie. This event, organized for the centre’s 20th...
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A resounding success for the 16th edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes!

The 16th edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes was held on September 26th in Montreal. A total of 700 guests were gathered to pay tribute to an exceptional man,...
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A cookie, a smile and a pinch of hope

During the week of September 16 to 22, 2019, Portage Atlantic partnered with Tim Hortons to raise funds to support the Cassidy Lake drug addiction rehabilitation program for adolescents. Since...
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“I have found my true self here”

It is a great honour for me to be welcomed into the Portage family. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to walk the journey to recovery here. Our...
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Pedal for Portage 2019

The 2nd annual Pedal for Portage cycling event in Elora took place on Saturday, September 21, 2019. And what a weekend it was! Over 120 cyclists and volunteers took to...
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Portage Atlantic Recognizes Youth at Annual Recognition Ceremony

Portage Atlantic hosted its Annual Recognition Ceremony at its addiction rehabilitation centre on the shores of Cassidy Lake, NB, on September 29, 2019. This ceremony celebrates youth who have either...
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Portage Atlantic Bursary Recipients Attended 24 Various Educational Institutions

As part of Portage Atlantic’s commitment to promote the importance of education, an academic plan is put in place upon entrance to the Portage Program at Cassidy Lake. Objectives range...
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Saint-Malachie residents become actors in Saint-Gervais’ haunted village

October 31st is a time to celebrate Halloween, but also a great opportunity for the adolescents of the Saint-Malachie residential rehabilitation centre to actively participate in the Saint-Gervais “haunted village”...
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Addiction Counselors will be Deployed in Quebec High Schools

On Monday, September 16th 2019, Lionel Carmant, Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, announced that an investment fund would be implemented to deploy addiction counselors in all high schools...
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Portage Youth learn seamanship over the summer!

Portage Ontario and the Broad Reach Foundation for Youth Leaders have partnered to offer youth in Elora’s Rehabilitation Centre a sailing initiation program. The goal is to allow young people...
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21st edition of Portage Games: from sports competition to gathering

August 8, 2019 marked the opening of the Portage Games at the Saint-Malachie Adolescent Rehabilitation Centre. Year after year, this friendly sport competition brings together teenagers and counsellors from all...
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Residents saddle up for Therapeutic Horseback Riding!

This summer, Horse Therapy sessions were implemented into the schedule for youth in residence at Cassidy Lake. This initiative comes from Amber Parlee, a clinical staff member, who wanted to...
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Pursuing a Passion for Music at the Portage Lac Écho Centre

This year more than ever, the young residents of the Lac Écho Centre were able to make the most of their musical talent. For ten years now, the Simple Plan...
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Graduation Ceremony of Montreal English-speaking Adolescents

On June 19, Portage celebrated four of its Montreal English-speaking program residents (West Island) for their success during the school year. To many, the Graduation Ceremony is like the icing...
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Vernissage and Scholarship Awards at Portage Saint-Malachie

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the Portage Drug Rehabilitation Centre at Saint-Malachie hosted a vernissage to mark the end of the school year and the awarding of five scholarships that...
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Table du Chef – Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Combining philanthropy and culinary expertise, the Table du Chef at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth was once again a resounding success this year. The team of chefs for this event...