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Soirée des Grands Philanthropes: An Outstanding Success

The 19th edition of Soirée des Grands Philanthropes was held at Windsor Station's Salle des pas perdus on Thursday, September 29th. This year,...

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Portage Pays Homage to André Chagnon, an Exceptional Man

We were deeply saddened by the passing away of André Chagnon on October 8th. Mr. Chagnon was a visionary businessman and a committed,...

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Recognition Ceremony at Elora

On October 1, 2022, Portage Ontario celebrated its annual recognition ceremony. Attended by over 110 guests the event celebrated those who completed the...

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SIFA Festival x Portage

On June 2nd, Portage attended the first edition of the Social Impact Film and Art Festival. As part of their music lessons, residents...

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My son is a drug addict

ʺIt takes a long time for a parent to realize their child has a substance use problem. After all, maybe their child’s behaviour...

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2022 Pedal for Portage

The fifth annual Pedal for Portage cycling event in Elora took place on Saturday, September 24, 2022. It was wonderful to see so...

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Youth and Addiction Recovery: The Healing Power of Art and Creative Expression

This Spring, the Elora Centre For The Arts (ECFTA) collaborated with Portage Ontario as part of their Youth Outreach Program to infuse art...

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The Montreal Users Committee is Recruiting!!

Small message of interest to all current and former Portage residents The Portage User Committee (Montreal region) is looking for passionate new members...

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Women from Lac Echo Invited to a Theatrical Performance at Place des Arts

On Wednesday, May 4th, Hydro-Québec invited six women from Portage’s rehabilitation program for adults at Lac Echo, in Prevost, to a play. As...

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Creating a Fleet of Electric Vehicles: Portage Moves Toward Sustainable Mobility

In March 2022, Portage acquired its first hybrid vehicle for the Lac Echo rehabilitation center in Prévost, Quebec. This car sets a much...

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Lunch with the Minister of Health at Cassidy Lake

This week, the Honorable Minister of Health, Mrs. Dorothy Shephard and Senior Health Officials Stéphane Bérubé and Annie Pellerin stopped by the center...

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Portage Awarded Exemplary Standing by Accreditation Canada

Accreditation Canada, a national organization that supports and assesses good practices in health and social services establishments, conducted an on-site survey of Portage’s...

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The Decriminalization of Drugs: Are All Drug Users Guilty?

Are all drug users criminals? The debate came up once again in Canada following a request by several public health researchers and police...

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Saint John Fundraising Event

A unique fundraising event in the form of a three-course take-out dinner was held on October 7, 2021 at the Lily Lake Pavilion...

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The Portage Mobile

Have you seen this vehicle? For over 38 years, Nashwaaksis Lion, Bill Scott has featured many decals on his vehicles with a purpose...

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Annual Reconition Ceremony

A beautiful day for the Annual Portage Atlantic Reconition ceremony at Cassidy Lake today. 19 youth were recognized for their courage and determination...

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Portage’s 26th Golf Omnium at Club de Golf Royal Québec

While golf experienced an unprecedented interest during the pandemic, and despite everything being ready for the 26th Edition of the Golf Open in...

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Portage’s 23rd Golf Omnium at Club Laval-sur-le-Lac

After a difficult winter season and an unprecedented year, a day outdoors practising golf was just what everyone needed. The reinvented 23rd Edition...