Thanks to Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities’ generous contribution, 30 adolescents and young adults from the Lac Écho residential centre enjoyed a highly enriching climbing activity in September, supervised by the team of specialized instructors from the organization Ça me dit de grimper (I feel like climbing). Climbing remains the sport best suited to building connections… Read more »
The 30th edition of the Portage Golf Open was held on Monday, June 9, at the prestigious Quebec Royal Golf Club. We extend our sincere thanks to the Honorary Chairman, Martin Vezina, Regional Vice-President, iA Financial Group’s Quebec and Atlantic Independent Sales Network, as well as to the Organizing Committee for their dedication in making… Read more »
June 2, 2025 – The 27th edition of the Portage Golf & Cycling Event took place yesterday under a bright summer sky. For the first time ever, the event was held at the prestigious Royal Montreal Golf Club, the oldest in North America and host of the 2024 Presidents’ Cup. The event brought together 144… Read more »
Portage Atlantic was pleased to welcome Chad Livingston, General Manager of Riverview Ford Lincoln in Fredericton, for a visit to the centre at Cassidy Lake. During his visit, Mr. Livingston presented a generous donation from Riverview Ford Lincoln in memory of Dave Emmerson, co-founder of the dealership and a long-time supporter of Portage Atlantic. Mr…. Read more »
Every year, the Fredericton Community Foundation hosts the Philanthropy in Action celebration – an unforgettable evening celebrating the Fredericton area community and its’ generosity. This years’ event honoured Brenda and David Sansom, two pillars of the Fredericton region whom have left a lasting impact in the community and touched the lives of so many. In… Read more »
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 29 and raised more than $10,000. The renowned hotel’s kitchen welcomed 20 business leaders who took part in preparing an elevated gourmet meal with the Fairmont chefs. We took this opportunity to… Read more »
On Wednesday, April 30, women from Portage’s Adult Program had the wonderful opportunity to attend Janette, a play by prolific author Rébecca Déraspe, at the Duceppe theater at Place des Arts. Thanks to the generosity of our long-time partner Hydro-Québec, the women enjoyed this powerful production celebrating the remarkable legacy of this 100-year-old trailblazer for… Read more »
Update: August 2025 – The campaign goal was surpassed thanks to additional contributions. Portage was proud to inaugurate the new Marcelle and Jean Coutu pavilion on May 6, at the Lac Écho residential centre in Prévost, which is home to adolescents and young adults struggling with addiction. The former building, which dated to 1939,… Read more »
We want to sincerely thank American Iron & Metal for donating 12 tickets to Portage to attend a concert by world-renowned Australian singer Kylie Minogue. This unforgettable evening took place in the company’s box at Bell Centre on Sunday, March 30. Mothers from the Mother and Child Program enjoyed a unique cultural experience made possible… Read more »
