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Summer Kickoff Note from Our Executive Director
Hello to our community! This is the first time writing a note to you as ED of Heritage, and my aim is to give you a sense of what my team and I have been up to lately. Many of you have probably heard the news: HLSL is officially the proud owner of the Café […]
Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence Acquires Café sur Mer
Exciting News! Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence has become the proud owner of the Café-sur-Mer building in Métis-sur-Mer. This iconic spot is set to become a vibrant community hub, bringing together English and French-speaking residents as well as summer and year-rounders. We’re looking forward to a collaborative space that is bright and welcoming to all. Entrepreneurs […]
Rimouski Needs Assessment Presentation Recap
Presentation of Needs Assessment findings in Rimouski
Community Profile- Bill & Doreen Pearce
Bill & Doreen Pearce
A Weekend of Blues Recap
On March 29 & 30 we were proud to host two impressive musicians, Montreal-based singer-songwriter Rob Lutes, and Matane-based harmonica player John Kerkhoven, as they played the Town Hall in Metis and our Resource Centre in Rimouski on back-to-back nights. They also entertained the community with two afternoon events offering some of the stories behind […]
Community Profile: Susan Woodfine
One Year Later: Adventures of our Executive Director Susan Woodfine is celebrating her one-year milestone as Executive Director at Heritage Lower Saint Lawrence (HLSL). “I’m absolutely loving my new challenge, I knew it would not be a walk in the park, but wow, we’re busy,’’ says Susan. HLSL runs 30 programs and is multisectorial: health […]
Touching donation from dedicated volunteers
Handmade decorations donated to Heritage In honour of Canada’s national volunteer week, April 14-20, we’d like to report on a touching donation from a dedicated volunteer, Gaby Turriff. Micheline Williams, our Senior Wellness Coordinator in Metis says “Last year I had the privilege of presenting a thank you card and gift to sisters Gaby and […]
Kiosk at Rendez-vous de l’action bénévole
Calling all Community Members: We need YOU to volunteer! Come visit the friendly faces at the Heritage LSL kiosk at Rendez-vous de l’action bénévole on April 20 from noon to 5 p.m. to learn more about volunteer opportunities with our organization. Event will be held at Hotel Rimouski, 225 Bd René Lepage E, Rimouski, QC […]