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A different path

The youth forum organized by Motivaction jeunesse under the theme Les jeunes d’aujourd’hui se dévoilent (Today’s youth reveal themselves) took place on November 30, 2017. Motivaction jeunesse is a non-profit...
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The Explo Mobile at Lac Écho

Last November 6th, the Explo Mobile truck made a stop at the Lac Écho campus. Inside the reconfigured 53-foot truck, visitors learned about eight vocational training programs offered by the...
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An Exceptional Evening for Portage Saint-Malachie Residents

On November 17, 2017, 11 youth from the Portage Saint-Malachie Centre and two youth with the external care program watched a Quebec Remparts hockey game at the Videotron Centre from...
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202 Graduates Celebrate New Beginnings

On October 15, 2017, 202 graduates from the Portage Saint-Malachie Centre and the Portage Québec Centre (including the employment training program) celebrated their achievements at the Recognition Ceremony held in...
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$1,125,000 Net Raised to Help Portage Rebuild Lives

On September 27th, the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes paid tribute to Mr. Daniel Lamarre, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Cirque du Soleil, for his remarkable contribution to the...
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KPMG and Deloitte Lend Portage Residents a Helping Hand!

Many employees from Portage’s corporate partners volunteer with our organization. On October 13th this year, KPMG and Deloitte employees spent a day with our residents. KPMG at Lac Écho Francophone...
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Making reading a priority

Since May 16th this year, the young residents of Portage’s program for francophone adolescents at Lac Écho have had a space set aside for reading. Through the PREL (Partenaire pour...
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Hitting the Right Note

Once a week, guitarist, producer, composer and music teacher Laurent Bélec helps the young francophone and anglophone residents of Portage’s Lac Écho centre discover and develop their musical talent. The...
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All aboard!

During their stay at Lac Écho, residents of Portage’s adult, francophone youth and anglophone youth programs live in a natural setting where they can practice various activities. In order to...
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A donation of $75,000 from The Fredericton Women’s Executive

A donation of $75,000 was recently presented to Portage Atlantic as a result of the fundraising event honouring the former mayor of Fredericton, NB. The Fredericton community paid tribute to...
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Portage Atlantic hosted its annual Recognition Ceremony on Sunday

At this year’s ceremony, last October 22nd, 31 youth were recognized for having completed various stages of the residential and aftercare components of the Portage program.   Referring to the...
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Increased physical fitness will further enhance treatment program for youth

Representatives and supporters of the Lewis Fitness Centre Capital Campaign Committee, Portage staff members along with youth gathered for the official opening of the Lewis Fitness Centre. Since 1996, the...
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Rogerstv Takes a Close Look at Portage Atlantic

Meet several of the Dedicated Staff at Portage Atlantic, learn how they use programs and services to help youth with addictions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3EQHbpDSdE
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Lewis Fitness Centre Official Opening Ceremony

Portage Atlantic was proud to welcome representatives and supporters of the Lewis Fitness Centre Capital Campaign Committee, Portage staff members along with youth today for the official  opening of the...
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Presentations by New Brunswick Sports Ambassadors (NB Hall of Fame) to Portage Atlantic youth

Sports Ambassadors from the New Brunswick Sports Hall of Fame gave a presentation to Portage Atlantic youth on various sports and their benefits.  Discussions touched on barriers to overcome and...
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Portage Atlantic Volunteer Recognition – Words of gratitude

Over the last two decades, Portage Atlantic has touched the lives of hundreds of teenagers who come to Portage seeking to break free from their addiction so they can lead...
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Legalization doesn’t put an end to addiction

Many points of view have been put forward in speeches concerning the legalization of marijuana. Those in favour of the initiative denounce the failure of the repressive approach and the...
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Recognising Cultural Diversity at Portage

In addition to being a residential drug addiction rehabilitation program that focuses on helping vulnerable youth to stop using drugs, Portage Ontario is about empowering its residents to develop a...