Community Involvement

As the start of the school year is upon us, Cogeco Connexion is delighted to offer an educational circuit to 15 schools across Quebec. Students will have the chance to experience an entertaining trail drawn on the pavement of their schoolyard, that will promote social distancing, fun with friends and physical activity.

The Montmagny public market had a nice surprise on August 7! Dorothée the Epicurean stopped in this beautiful region to shoot an episode of her cooking program on NousTV.

https://www.ville.montmagny.qc.ca/fr/actualites/2021/07/23/la-viree-cogeco-s-arrete-au-marche-public-de-montmagny/ (in French only)

Cogeco Connexion has a great team of employees who work very hard for the Terrasses Cogeco in Rimouski! “For us, what is important is not to just buy a sponsorship, donate an amount and put up banners. We don't just buy advertising at festivals and events, we really want to get involved locally and become integrated in the community."
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https://journallesoir.ca/2021/07/16/cogeco-simplique-a-fond-dans-ses-terrasses/ (in French only)

Cogeco presents the project “Les arts dans la rue” (Art in the Streets) which will exhibit works created by the citizens of Beauce outdoors, until August 31st.

https://www.enbeauce.com/actualites/culturel/432071/deux-toiles-inaugurees-a-la-guadeloupe (in French only)

To respond to the situation of domestic violence against women and the needs expressed by various organizations supporting this cause, Cogeco Connexion donated a total of $14,000 in funding to 15 shelters for women victims of domestic violence in Quebec. Each establishment received a donation to meet existing operating needs.

“COVID has highlighted the increase in domestic violence against women. With this initiative, we want to underline their courage and bring a little relief to the women and their children who are currently staying in the shelters, ”explains Johanne Hinse, Vice President Programming and Community Relations at Cogeco Connexion.

To mark the spring break and encourage young people to be active by taking advantage of winter outdoor activities, Cogeco Connexion donated 750 sleds to children and families from across the province of Quebec!

With the help of its 15 NousTV stations, located in 12 regions of Quebec, Cogeco Connexion identified various resources and organizations aimed at families or with a youth clientele to make this donation. Each organization was offered around fifty sleds each.

Cogeco and NousTV Alma donated 13 pairs of skates to Parenfant, to equip less fortunate families and allow them to enjoy this winter sport for free. The idea surfaced when the City of Alma announced the development of a huge new ice rink.

January 2021

What a touching recognition for our company to be named one of the six 2020 Laureates of YMCA Peace Medals of YMCA du Québec, which honour citizens and businesses who contribute to building more united and harmonious communities. More specifically, Cogeco was awarded the Laureate Corporate Initiative for Peace, through the project "Operation Welcome Home", created in partnership with Centraide du Grand Montréal, with the goal of contributing to the successful integration of Syrian refugees in their host country.

November 2020