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Official Opening of the new Community Resource CentreMegantic English-Speaking Community Development Corporation Thetforfd Mines, Thursday, May 29, 2008: The Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC) is pleased to announce the official opening of its new Community Resource Centre. The Centre provides easy and free access to: Information material in English on a variety of topics
The Centre also houses the MCDC personnel. Opening hours are from Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Starting in the fall, the Community Resource Centre will also be open one evening a week for greater access for all community members. » MoreTop
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New Access Programme for Health & Social Services in EnglishMegantic English-Speaking Community Development Corporation Thetforfd Mines, Friday May 2nd, 2008: The Health and Social Services Agency of Chaudière-Appalaches (HSSACA), in collaboration with the Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC), officially launched its new Access Programme for Health and Social Services in English for the English-speaking population on Friday, May 2nd, in Scott. Ms. Julie Desjardins, Director, Secrétariat à l’accès aux services en langue anglaise et aux communautés culturelles, Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services, Mr. Marc Tanguay, President and Director General of HSSACA, along with many representatives from health and social services institutions in Chaudière-Appalaches as well as members of the English-speaking community of Chaudière-Appalaches were present. Press ReleaseFor immediate release
Canada’s New Government SupportsMegantic English-Speaking Community Development Corporation THETFORD MINES, Quebec, August 28, 2007 – On behalf of the Honourable Josée Verner, Minister of Canadian Heritage, Status of Women and Official Languages, the Honourable Christian Paradis, Secretary of State (Agriculture) and Member of Parliament (Mégantic–l’Érable), today announced $140,000 in funding over two years for the Megantic English-Speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC). These funds will support the activities and services planned for the next two years. Partners in healthExpanding our Volunteer Network- by Hélène Doré, Volunteer Coordinator, MCDCSeptember 2005 : Last May as I started my new job as Volunteer Coordinator for MCDC, I realized how large the territory served by MCDC is (Amiante, Érable, Lotbinière). What a challenge and what a thrill for me to be working for and with you all. Living in the area for nearly 25 years, I have had the chance and the privilege to meet many of you through work on various committees and attendance at community, religious and social events. I have found my roots among you, in this land! » More Top Partners in healthA word from Normand Baker- General Manager - CSSSRTJune 2005 : As General Manager of the "Centre de santé et services sociaux de la région de Thetford (CSSSRT)", I am pleased to have the opportunity to speak directly to you, through this news bulletin. As you probably already know, the CSSSRT has recently benefited from an important subsidy from Health Canada through a special program whose aim is to facilitate access to health and social services in English. I am happy to announce our active participation in this program, in partnership with the Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation (MCDC). » More Top Press ReleaseFor immediate releaseMarch 28, 2005 : The Megantic English-speaking Community Development Corporation of Chaudière-Appalaches and L'Érable (MCDC) is a non-profit community organization whose mission is to serve the English-speaking population living in the Amiante, L'Érable and Lotbinière regions. The MCDC was created in November 2000, thanks to the efforts of a small but determined group of community members and the expertise and support of the Holland Centre of Quebec City. Our offices are located at 506 Alfred Street, Thetford Mines. » More Top
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