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Huîtres en affaires, the philanthropic culinary event of the year

November 6th, 2024 - The Huîtres en affaires philanthropic culinary event was held yesterday at Complexe Desjardins and once again proved to be a tremendous success this year raising a...
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Users’ Rights Week 2024: Reaffirming our rights, Strengthening our achievements

Once again this year, each of Portage's eight resident committees will mark Users' Rights Week in various ways, from November 10 to 16, 2024. The National Users' Rights Week in...
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$50,000 raised for the construction of a youth’s wing at the Lac Écho Centre

Artist Sylvie Dagenais held a fund-raising event entitled Exposition d'art : Tout en couleur on September 10th in Sainte-Adèle. Organized for the benefit of the Portage Foundation, the event welcomed some...
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$1.4M net raised in support of Portage’s mission – a resounding success

The 21st edition of the Soirée des Grands Philanthropes, held on October 3rd, paid tribute to Eric La Flèche, President and Chief Executive Officer of METRO inc. The evening highlighted...
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Portage Atlantic celebrated its Annual Recognition Ceremony

On Sunday, October 6, Portage Atlantic celebrated its Annual Recognition Ceremony in the presence of 200 guests under the theme "Better Days". The event, hosted by graduates Kaos Splude and...
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Portage Atlantic commemorates Truth and Reconciliation Day

On Truth and Reconciliation Day, Portage Atlantic brought residents and staff together to honor the day with meaningful activities to reflect, learn, and heal. The gathering began in the theatre...
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Elm City Fall Classic: Nashwaaksis Lions Club Supports Portage Atlantic

On Saturday, September 28th, the Nashwaaksis Lions Club held its annual Elm City Fall Classic, attracting an enthusiastic crowd to admire an impressive display of classic vehicles. The massive turnout...
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RPCU 2024 congress: 20 years of serving users to defend their rights

Le congrès RPCU 2024 (Regroupement Provincial des Comités des Usagers) a eu lieu à l'Hôtel Delta de Trois-Rivières les 25-26-27 octobre derniers sous le thème "20 ans au service des usagers pour...
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Peter A. Howlett Receives the Medal of Honor from the National Assembly of Quebec

On September 16, 2024, at the Café des Amis de la Montagne, Mr. Peter A. Howlett, founding president of Portage, received the Medal of Honor from the National Assembly in...
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Visit to the musée de la Civilisation for the Saint-Malachie residents

On September 1st, the residents of the centre for Adolescents and Young Adults in Saint-Malachie had the opportunity to take part in a socio-cultural activity in collaboration with the Musée...
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Portage successfully held its 51st Annual General Meeting

Portage held its 51st annual general meeting on September 11th. The organization was honored to welcome many Governors and Board Members in person. The event was also available live via...
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Minister Ya’ara Saks’ Visit to Portage Lac Écho

Reflecting on a Monumental Visit On September 4th, 2024, Portage was privileged to welcome the Honorable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, to...
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Portage Games at Elora – A true success

The residents at Portage Ontario just wrapped up their annual Olympics Games, they proudly called the Eloralympics. From the 100m sprint to soccer keep-ups and the welly toss, residents showcased...
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An august full of activities for the adolescents at Lac Écho

During August, the residents from the Adolescents and Young Adults Program at Portage Lac Écho participated in several activities. Among these was an introductory climbing session, organized in collaboration with...
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The Portage Games at Cassidy Lake – A Community-Building Event

The week of August 19, 2024, marked the opening of the Portage Games at the adolescents and young adults centre in Atlantic Canada at Cassidy Lake. The event was filled...
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Exploring the Microscopic World with Éric Lécuyer

On July 18, adolescents and young adults at the Lac Écho Portage addiction rehabilitation program got a special visit from Eric Lécuyer, Head of the RNA Biology Research Unit at...
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Family Day at Portage Saint-Malachie

It was in the form of a corn boil that the parents of the users of the residential centre in Saint-Malachie were invited to come and experience and share the...
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Summer Olympics at Portage Saint-Malachie

On August 2nd, mini-Olympics were organized for the residents of Saint-Malachie and participants from the Quebec program. A total of 35 people took part in this sunny day in Saint-Malachie....