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Riverview Ford honors Dave Emmerson with a donation to Portage Atlantic

Portage Atlantic was pleased to welcome Chad Livingston, General Manager of Riverview Ford Lincoln in Fredericton, for a visit to the centre at...
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Portage Atlantic at the Philanthropy in Action celebration

Every year, the Fredericton Community Foundation hosts the Philanthropy in Action celebration - an unforgettable evening celebrating the Fredericton area community and its'...
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Launch of the Book “Drogues : Savoir plus, Risquer moins”

As part of our commitment to raising awareness, education, and harm reduction related to substance use, Portage is proud to support the launch...
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“Table du Chef” 2025 – Fairmont Le Château Frontenac

The Table du Chef event-organized by the Portage Foundation in collaboration with the team at Fairmont Le Château Frontenac-was held on Tuesday, April...
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An inspiring artistic experience for Portage residents

On Wednesday, April 30, women from Portage's Adult Program had the wonderful opportunity to attend Janette, a play by prolific author Rébecca Déraspe,...
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Inauguration of the Marcelle and Jean Coutu Pavilion

Update: August 2025 - The campaign goal was surpassed thanks to additional contributions.   Portage was proud to inaugurate the new Marcelle and...
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National Volunteer Week 2025

Each year during National Volunteer Week, Portage Atlantic recognizes the tireless dedication of Volunteers that contribute to the success of the youth and...
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Saint-Malachie residents ready to vote with confidence

The residents of Portage Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to take part in educational activities aimed at better understanding the electoral issues and evaluating...
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Microscopic World and Karate: A Day Full of Discoveries

On April 1st, adolescents and young adults from the Portage program at the Lac Écho residential centre took part in a memorable activity...
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Cultural outing for the residents of the Mother and Child program

We want to sincerely thank American Iron & Metal for donating 12 tickets to Portage to attend a concert by world-renowned Australian singer...
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Ceremony for the King Charles III’s Coronation Medal

We are delighted to announce that Mrs. Colette Taylor, Vice-President of Philanthropic Development, was among the distinguished recipients honoured at the regional ceremony...
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Portage welcomes two addiction psychiatry fellows from McGill University

Friday, March 14, 2025 - Portage was pleased to welcome Dr. M. Alshaban and Dr. M. Alotaibi for a visit to its Montreal...
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Portage Atlantic STEP Program: A hands-on path to skilled trades

At Portage Atlantic, recovery is not just about sobriety, it's also about rebuilding lives and futures. That's why the Youth Skilled Trades Exploration...
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Advanced training for partners in the Chaudière-Appalaches region

Last year, two Portage Saint-Malachie staff members (Jackie Brousseau and Myriam Khediri) led a training day on prevention and awareness of sexual exploitation...
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Outdoor Activity at Portage Lac Écho

On Saturday, March 8th, about fifteen participants from various social reintegration programs (Mother-Child, Mental Health and Addiction, Adults, and Adolescents and Young Adults)...
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Portage participates in Valero Energy Foundation of Canada panel

As part of International Women's Rights Day, we had the privilege of participating in a panel hosted by our generous partner, the Valero...
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From Isolation to Entrepreneurship: Christian’s Inspiring Journey

At 43, alcohol had completely isolated Christian from the outside world. A former hotel general manager, he spent his days alone in his...
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Visit of the National Director of Youth Protection to Portage Lac Écho

February 21, 2025 - The Portage centre at Lac Écho welcomed Ms. Lesley Hill, National Director of Youth Protection (DPJ) and Associate Deputy...