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Lewis Fitness Centre: What Youth Have to Say

The Lewis Fitness Weight and Cardio Room is proving to be a great benefit for the male and female communities. Rather than extrapolate...

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Personal Connections Build Portage Awareness

On October 24, 2019, Portage Ontario hosted its first awareness event. Held at a restaurant in downtown Toronto, Mr. Michael Howlett, a Governor...

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Pedal for Portage

The 2nd annual Pedal for Portage cycling event in Elora took place on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Portage Ontario is grateful to all...

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ROTARY OF GUELPH SOUTH BURSARY

Portage Ontario was presented in January with a three-year grant from the Rotary of Guelph South in support of the Portage Ontario Bursary...

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A Mural for the West Island Centre

Young residents from the Lac Écho rehabilitation centre for Anglophone youth painted a mural for one of the classrooms at the West Island...

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Donald Brashear: Former NHL Star Inspires Hope

“It’s never easy” used to say Claude Ruel, former Montreal Canadiens coach and winner of the 1969 Stanley Cup. That was certainly true...

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Portage and Bell, a silver anniversary

For over 25 years, Portage has relied on Bell Canada’s unwavering support in its fight against drug addiction.  Bell’s « Let’s Talk » initiative, launched...

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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....

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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...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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!...

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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....

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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...

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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...