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21st edition of Portage Games: from sports competition to gathering

August 8, 2019 marked the opening of the Portage Games at the Saint-Malachie Adolescent Rehabilitation Centre. Year after year, this friendly sport competition...

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Residents saddle up for Therapeutic Horseback Riding!

This summer, Horse Therapy sessions were implemented into the schedule for youth in residence at Cassidy Lake. This initiative comes from Amber Parlee,...

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Pursuing a Passion for Music at the Portage Lac Écho Centre

This year more than ever, the young residents of the Lac Écho Centre were able to make the most of their musical talent....

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Graduation Ceremony of Montreal English-speaking Adolescents

On June 19, Portage celebrated four of its Montreal English-speaking program residents (West Island) for their success during the school year. To many,...

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Vernissage and Scholarship Awards at Portage Saint-Malachie

On Wednesday, June 19, 2019, the Portage Drug Rehabilitation Centre at Saint-Malachie hosted a vernissage to mark the end of the school year...

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Table du Chef – Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth

Combining philanthropy and culinary expertise, the Table du Chef at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth was once again a resounding success this year....

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Portage Art Workshops

For many years now, Portage has made art workshops available to the residents of its rehabilitation centres. The workshops promote creative freedom in...

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Giving Back with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Portage in Ontario is delighted to partner with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award for the first time. In Portage’s substance abuse rehabilitation centres...

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Portage youth take on their professional flight!

Promote Awareness with Young People About Employment In the spring of 2019, the team at the Portage residential centre in Lac Écho was...

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Cassidy Lake Graduates

Summer’s here and graduating residents of the Portage Academy at Cassidy Lake are looking ahead to a sober, productive life. Youth at the...

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A 3rd annual gala for Portage Atlantic

Portage Atlantic held its 3rd annual gala fundraising dinner in Moncton, New Brunswick, on June 14, 2019. The objective of this yearly event...

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Portage and Outward Bound Canada Promote Personal Growth

Since many years, Portage works with Outward Bound Canada, a nonprofit educational organization which aims to cultivate resilience, leadership, connections and compassion through...

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2nd “Huîtres en affaires”

Chaired by Mr. Guy Nadeau, General Manager at Desjardins Business, the 2nd Edition of the “Huîtres en affaires” event took place in a...

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Portage’s 22nd Golf and Cycling Event

The 22nd Edition of the Portage Golf and Cycling event took place on a bright sunny day despite a late spring and was...

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Portage’s 25th Golf Open

On June 3rd, more than 150 members of the business community from the Quebec and Chaudière-Appalaches region gathered at the Sainte-Marie Golf Club...

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Edible Cannabis : “Second Wave” of Cannabis Legalization to Take Effect in the Fall

Edible cannabis products (such as candies and cookies) will be authorized for sale starting in October. This “second wave” of cannabis legalization raises...

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Hydration – an essential element of the education and positive lifestyle of Portage residents

Jennifer Loughery, nurse at the Portage Atlantic rehabilitation centre, has implemented an awareness program on how staying hydrated is important to overall good...

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Creating Awareness in the Community

Portage Atlantic staff and residents create awareness about the Portage program and the services it offers at its Cassidy Lake residential rehabilitation centre...