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An electric car at the CFP Roberval–Saint-Félicien

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The Centre de formation professionnelle de Roberval–Saint-Félicien is the first ever to achieve the complete conversion of an electric vehicle. They managed to modify a pickup truck entirely and make it into an electric vehicle equipped with 100 kilometres of autonomy. This project enabled the... Read more »

Green Street

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Greet Street is an organisation that acts as a driving force within the school system for raising environmental awareness in favour of a more sustainable future. By gathering ecological projects, Green Street’s aim is to introduce these programs to schools and get young people to participate in... Read more »

Pavillon l’Escale puts on a musical

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Teachers at Pavillon l’Escale have found a way to create unparalleled community spirit and a sense of belonging by putting on a musical. Integrating all students of the school working together to make their production a success, this project unifies one and all. What’s more, the show’s theme,... Read more »

Achigan eco-design

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Achigan eco-design has started with two creators that wanted to reuse objects and fibers to turn them into fashion items. It's with this environment and humanitarian mind that this women started their business. They are recycling, but more importantly, every item is fabricated in their region, so... Read more »

Youth crafts co-op at Deux-Montagnes high school

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Deux-Montagnes high school boasts a youth crafts co-op known as the CJCM (Coopérative des jeunes créateurs manuels). It is part of the school’s educational adaptation section, its goal being to usher students into the workforce as quickly as possible. This social re-integration project consists... Read more »

Étincelle school

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Students at Étincelle school take part in all kinds of environmental projects. Be it making recycled skipping rope, powering the school’s radio station with solar energy and a windmill or via the “Pumpkin Promise” project that uses compost to grow the school’s pumpkin patch, students are... Read more »

Loretteville’s 112th scout unit

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Twice a year, Loretteville’s very own 112th scout unit goes door-to-door throughout the city, collecting the community’s recyclable bottles and cans. By performing this ecological action, young scouts raise enough money to finance their activities for the year. This project heightens... Read more »

TriCycle workshop-boutique in Lachute

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TriCycle gives dropouts an opportunity to re-enter the workforce or go back to school. The workshop’s dual mission covers both social and environmental ground, the idea being to give jewellery, handbags and clothing a second go-around. By recovering clothes, TriCycle integrates at-risk youngsters... Read more »

Notre-Dame-de-la-Trinité school marches for water

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Within the scope of a program called Citoyens du monde, teachers are raising student awareness of worldwide problems, poverty, malnutrition, the environment, etc. During our visit to the school, students were marching in order to bring attention to the water supply issue affecting the planet. Read more »

“Carbon agents” rule Mont-Bleu school

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At this school, teachers have made students aware of carbon dioxide pollution caused by cars. They have set up a squad of “carbon agents” whose mission is to hand out tickets to parents picking up their children from school. Those who do not turn off their engine while waiting get a traffic... Read more »