Category: Press releases

SEPT-ÎLES, January 15, 2019 – The Port of Sept-Îles is pleased to announce funding for the new volunteer action centre Le Virage in the amount of $55,000 over two years to support its meals-on-wheels program.

The volunteer centre started its meals-on-wheels program in fall 2018, taking over from CISSS-CN, which had been handling the program since the previous volunteer centre closed.

“We at Le Virage were looking for a major partner,” said Jean Caron, chair of the volunteer centre board, “a well-established, credible one known for its economic leadership and social engagement. Our board wanted to connect with a local leader ready to contribute to the development of a new institution with a mission to help an underprivileged and vulnerable population. We knew from our first meetings with the Port that we’d found exactly what we were looking for.”

The Port’s board of directors lost no time deciding to contribute financially to the reboot of the meals-on-wheels program—an essential service for part of the population. The Port was also impressed with the professionalism, commitment, and quality of the resources that make up the centre, which bode well for the success of the program. In the Port’s view, it may potentially become a model of how to channel local volunteer energies to relieve the loneliness and isolation experienced by many: frail elderly people, people with disabilities, and others living alone.

“Our relationship with the community is important to us,” said Port of Sept-Îles chair of the board Pierre Côte, together with Port president & CEO Pierre Gagnon. “Le Virage volunteer centre offers us an opportunity via meals-on-wheels to get closer to people and make a difference. It also reflects our values. We’re very happy to be joining forces with the centre’s other partners, to bring comfort and a smile to many members of our community.”

ABOUT THE PORT OF SEPT-ÎLES

Boasting diverse, state-of-the-art facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is one of North America’s largest ore-handling ports, with an expected volume of more than 30 million tons in 2019. The port facilities at Sept-Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada. Annual economic impacts are estimated at nearly $1 billion and close to 4,000 direct and indirect jobs.

 

Source :

Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs
Port of Sept-Îles
418 961-1235
pkeays@portsi.com

Kathleen Côté
Executive Director
Le Virage Volunteer Centre
418 444-2228

Sept-Îles, December 3, 2018 – After initiating the process five years ago, the City of Sept-Îles and the Port of Sept-Îles today are pleased to release the overall report on the research conducted by the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles, including data and findings from phases I, II, and III.

This major study was carried out locally by INREST, the northern institute for environmental and occupational health research, which teamed up with numerous scientific collaborators to fulfill its mandate.

“For both the City and the Port of Sept-Îles, the project’s primary objective was to improve our understanding of the bay, its current condition, and the impacts of development around it. The knowledge we’ve gained will now allow us to roll out suitable approaches to preserve and protect the bay going forward. For example, we’ll be able to better assess the area’s capacity to accommodate projects that are acceptable and safe for both the population and the environment,” said Sept-Îles mayor Réjean Porlier and Port of Sept-Îles president and CEO Pierre D. Gagnon.

“The government of Québec, through Société du Plan Nord, is proud to support the innovative approach put forward by the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles. It’s very gratifying to see how this major effort to characterize the bay’s ecosystem was made possible through the concerted efforts of multiple community partners,” said Jonatan Julien, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Côte-Nord Region.

The Observatory’s work mobilized numerous researchers and spanned four years, with research conducted in the spring, summer, and/or fall of 2013 (Phase I), 2014 (Phase II), and 2016–2017 (Phase III). “A project of this magnitude requires experts from various fields of environmental science,” noted the project’s director Dr. Julie Carrière. “We put together a multidisciplinary team of 40 experts made up of university professors, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, and technicians and biologists to provide an updated overview of the quality of the environment and ecosystems of the Bay of Sept-Îles.”

Project Financing

This project required nearly $1.2 million in investments and the equivalent of $500,000 in in-kind contributions from local businesses. The first two phases were funded jointly by the City and the Port of Sept-Îles, while the third phase, which cost a total of $650,000, received $217,000 (or one-third of phase III costs) in funding from Société du Plan Nord. Contributions by Aluminerie Alouette, Iron Ore Company of Canada, Mine Arnaud, Tata Steel Minerals Canada, and Minerai de fer Québec covered another third of the costs, with the City and Port of Sept-Îles sharing the remainder.

General Conclusion (excerpts from the report)

The findings of the studies conducted and the data available to the team at the time of writing attest to the good quality of the environment as a whole.

Overall water quality for the Bay of Sept-Îles (determined using two water quality indices) is classified as B (i.e., water of satisfactory quality that is suitable for most uses, with concentrations that rarely deviate from natural or desirable levels).

For sediment quality (determined based on the criteria in effect at the time of writing for sediments with a different geology than that of the study area), assessments of the samples collected ranged from “no action required” to “avoid the presence of new sources of contamination” at some sampling stations. The highest values (for specific parameters) were observed primarily in industrial sectors. This was to be expected given that industrial operations have been running at or near these sampling sites for over 65 years. Criteria that take into account local geological signatures need to be developed.

To maintain environmental and ecosystem quality going forward, it will be crucial for managers, leaders, government representatives, and the public to draw on this report, particularly its recommendations, in order to implement a sustainable development approach that preserves and protects Bay of Sept-Îles for future generations.

To view the report

The report is available online at www.baie.septiles.ca. Members of the public may submit their questions by completing the questionnaire provided for this purpose no later than January 31, 2019. All questions received will be compiled and the answers published on this site.

The report will also be available on the Port of Sept-Îles and INREST websites. A paper version has also been submitted for on-site consultation at the Louis-Ange-Santerre Library.

A poster exhibition summarizing the main themes of the study will also run from December 5, 2018, to January 31, 2019, in the Louis-Ange-Santerre Library lobby and at Musée régional de la Côte-Nord (Salle Jeunesse Port de Sept-Îles).

About the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles

Launched in 2013 by the City of Sept-Îles, the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles is an innovative project undertaken to characterize the ecosystem of the bay. The completion of this final phase is a testament to the determination of the partners and users involved to work together on environmental and sustainable development issues. The initiative aims to provide an overall picture of the bay and develop a monitoring tool for the future.

About INREST

INREST (Institut nordique de recherche en environnement et en santé au travail) is an institute dedicated to conducting research on the environment and occupational health in northern settings. INREST’s objectives are to develop innovative applied research projects that take sustainable development concerns into account, to provide scientific data to aid decision-making, and to measure impacts on ecosystems, the environment, public health, and worker safety. The organization encourages its partners to pool their resources to find solutions to the challenges posed by northern development. INREST manages the environmental and occupational health research unit at Cégep de Sept-Îles. (www.inrest.ca).

 

Sources :

Port of Sept-Îles
Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs
Tel. : 418 961-1235
pkeays@portsi.com

City of Sept-Îles
Amélie Robillard
Communications Advisor
Tel. : 418 964-3344

INREST
Dr Julie Carrière
Director and Researcher
Tel. : 418 962-9848, poste 369

To visit Musée régional de la Côte-Nord :

Christine Lebel
Educational and Cultural Activities Officer
Communications Manager
Tel. : 418 968-2070, poste 27

 

Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles

Summary

 

Objectives presented at launch in September 2013:

• Update and consolidate data and metrics on the bay’s environment
• Produce an annual monitoring report drawing on data processed by INREST
• Assess the bay’s capacity to accommodate projects that are acceptable and safe for the population and the environment
• Help existing businesses improve their environmental performance, as warranted
• Measure the results of conservation and environmental improvement efforts in the Bay of Sept-Îles

Some of the key topics studied by INREST in different phases (2016–2017):

• Water quality studies
• Sediment quality and particle size studies
• Overview of the benthic community (organisms living on the sea floor)
• Characterization of eelgrass beds
• Overview of the macroalgae community in the subtidal zone
• Marine mammal inventory and monitoring
• Studies based on existing reports and/or data on topics such as the regulatory landscape, marine currents, sediment dumps, ice conditions, and municipal and industrial

SEPT-ÎLES, November 28, 2018 – The Port of Sept-Îles is very pleased to announce that Tacora Resources Inc. (Tacora) is now a user of the port’s multi‑user wharf, following the sale—announced by New Millennium Iron Corp. (NML) on November 19—of part of NML’s reserved wharf capacity to the company and the completion of Tacora’s Scully Mine restart financing.

Tacora, which acquired the Scully Mine near Wabush, Labrador, in July 2017, is now the fifth user of the port’s multi‑user wharf. The American company plans to start operations in the summer of 2019 and expects to handle an average of 6 million metric tons of iron ore concentrate each year for the lifespan of the mine, which is estimated at 26 years.

“Tacora’s arrival at the Port of Sept‑Îles will significantly increase annual volumes at the multi‑user wharf. What’s more, Tacora will be investing almost $50 million to adapt Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire’s facilities in the months ahead. We’re thrilled that Scully Mine is being reopened and wish Tacora great success in meeting its budget and timelines for the restart of its mining activities,” said president and CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles Pierre Gagnon.

ABOUT THE PORT OF SEPT-ÎLES

Boasting diverse, state-of-the-art facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is one of North America’s largest ore‑handling ports, with an expected volume of more than 25 million tons in 2018. The port facilities at Sept‑Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada. Annual economic impacts are estimated at nearly $1 billion and almost 4,000 direct and indirect jobs.

 

Source :

Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs
Port of Sept-Îles
418 961-1235
pkeays@portsi.com

SEPT-ÎLES, October 19, 2018 – The Port of Sept-Îles wishes to advise that activities at the Pointe-aux-Basques terminal are being halted immediately for an undetermined length of time.

This regrettable situation has arisen in response to expert opinions obtained this week on the 65‑year‑old wharf’s deteriorating infrastructure and the evolving conditions.

The Port and its consultants have been monitoring the wharf closely for a number of years to prolong its use. As of 2016, load‑limiting barriers were installed on the wharf deck and operational restrictions were introduced.

Now that wharf operations have been completely halted, the Port wishes to assure Pointe-aux-Basques users that it will provide all the necessary assistance to minimize the impacts of the closure and is committed to helping them make alternate arrangements.

The Port and Relais Nordik Inc., which ferries people and goods between villages along the Lower North Shore aboard the Bella Desgagnés, have already agreed to apply their contingency plan. The ship’s maintenance and loading activities will therefore be moved to the cruise ship wharf at the Monseigneur‑Blanche terminal.

It should be noted that the Port, with support from its users, has been requesting financial assistance from both the provincial and federal governments since 2016 and has been standing ready to proceed with its upgrades to the wharf as soon as that funding is made available. The necessary tenders and environmental authorizations have been obtained and finalized. Unfortunately the Port is still waiting for the funds needed to complete the financial package.

Given the terminal’s strategic importance for the Lower North Shore and as a supply point and gateway for goods coming in and out of the region and the interior, the Port remains confident that financial assistance for the $20 million project will not be held up much longer.

“The federal and provincial governments have always supported development at the Port,” said Pierre D. Gagnon, President and CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles. “Given its strategic importance for the Côte‑Nord, we’re sure they’ll step in with the necessary funding so that we can get the wharf restored.”

ABOUT THE PORT OF SEPT-ÎLES

Boasting diverse, state-of-the-art facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is North America’s largest ore-handling port, with an expected volume of more than 30 million tons in 2018. The port facilities at Sept-Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada. Annual economic impacts are estimated at nearly $1 billion and almost 4,000 direct and indirect jobs.

 

Source:

Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs
Port of Sept-Îles
418 961-1235
pkeays@portsi.com

SEPT-ÎLES, September 14, 2018 – The Port of Sept-Îles is very pleased to have acquired 17 works by local artist Jean-Pier Synnott this week. The pieces are made entirely of metal scraps and feature animals, whimsical characters, and even an entire underwater scene. They are already installed and on view to the general public along the cruise ship dock at Monseigneur Blanche Terminal.

A selection of Jean‑Pier Synnott’s works were exhibited last year at the Monseigneur Blanche Terminal during a visit from the Queen Mary 2. The enthusiastic response and positive feedback generated by the one‑day exhibition led the Port to acquire the works and put them on permanent display at the wharf. The acquisition comes just in time for cruise ship season and will make a fine addition to the arts and culture scene for both passengers and locals from Sept-Îles and area.

The current presentation of the artworks is temporary. A permanent exhibition will be devised in collaboration with Destination Sept-Îles Nakauinanu and Musée régional de la Côte-Nord. The final form will be unveiled in 2019 for the Port Authority’s 20th anniversary.

“We wanted to share Jean‑Pier’s unique creations with the general public,” explained Port president and CEO Pierre Gagnon. “That’s why we decided to use the Monseigneur Blanche Terminal as a window into the delightfully imaginary world of this ever-popular local artist. Everyone is invited to come down and discover his talents. His artistic creations are truly a local treasure.”

ABOUT JEAN-PIER SYNNOTT

Jean‑Pier Synnott is an industrial welder by trade who has been passionate about sculpting from an early age. He has been assembling and breathing new life into scrap industrial materials for 20 years. The woods behind his house are dotted with over 100 of his sculptures.

ABOUT THE PORT OF SEPT-ÎLES

Boasting diverse, state-of-the-art facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is North America’s largest ore-handling port, with an expected volume of more than 30 million tons in 2018. The port facilities at Sept-Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada. Annual economic impacts are estimated at nearly $1 billion and almost 4,000 direct and indirect jobs.

 

Source:

Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs
Port of Sept-Îles
418 961-1235
pkeays@portsi.com

SAINT JOHN, NB, September 6 2018 — With the announcement of the Ports Modernization Review by Transport Canada in March of this year, the national port system and its 18 Canada Port Authorities find themselves at an important point in their evolution with regards to their operations, how they do business, their relationships with the federal government, their communities and First Nations people. This year’s 60th annual conference will tackle many important topics addressed in the review through engaging keynote speakers and panelists from around the world.

The review comes at an opportune time as the world of marine transport and supply chain logistics continues to evolve at a break neck pace. Key decisions will be made over the next year that will continue to improve Canada’s capabilities as a trading nation and Canada’s ports look forward to being important players in developing the best way to get there.

Canada’s 18 Port Authorities are more than just key connection points on rapidly developing transport corridors — they shape and define the economic development and diversity of their cities and their regions. They create good jobs, are the stable foundations of a thriving middle class and will be instrumental in all future trade deals. Fittingly, “Building for the Future” will be the theme of the 60th Diamond Anniversary annual conference of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities, happening September 10th to 13th in Saint John New Brunswick.

“On behalf of my Board and our team at Port Saint John, we are pleased to be hosting our national ports association at Canada’s third busiest, where together with our stakeholders and community, we are building for the future”, says Jim Quinn, President and Chief Executive Officer of Port Saint John. “The timing of this conference is perfect to showcase both our $205 million modernization project of our West Side multiple purpose cargo terminal, and our position as one of Canada’s premier cruise destinations.”

In Saint John, delegates will hear from speakers about “ports of the future” and how we get there, with an emphasis on economic, environmental and social themes as they relate to Canada’s ports and shipping community. Sessions of note include “Port City, Lucky City”, “Developing Resilient Ports in the Face of Climate Change”, “Ports Role in a Sustainable Future” and “Increasing Canada’s Market Share in the Cruise Sector”.

Delegates will also get to experience the 3rd largest port in Canada by volume, and down-home Maritime hospitality.

“ACPA is excited to be bringing in some of the best minds in the marine industry together to tackle cutting edge topics facing the port industry today,” says Wendy Zatylny, President of the Association of Canadian Port Authorities.

Follow the Association of Canadian Port Authorities Annual Conference on Twitter @ACPA_AAPC #ACPA2018. For more information, please visit www.acpa2018.ca.

About the Association of Canadian Port Authorities

Founded in 1958, the Association of Canadian Port Authorities brings together 18 ports and related marine interests into one national association. As the leading Association for the advocacy and advancement of Canada’s port industry — representing all Canadian Port Authorities, various government entities and companies doing business in the marine sector — ACPA is the champion for Canadian ports in matters related to government policy, trade, competitiveness and public awareness in order to improve sustainable transportation.

ACPA members contribute significantly to the local, regional and national economy of Canada, responsible for nearly a quarter of a million direct and indirect jobs, have donated more than $22 million to their local communities (2010-2014), receive more than 1.3 million cruise ship passengers and contributing over $53 billion in total economic activity.

Source :

Mike Pitre
Manager, Communications
Association of Canadian Port Authorities
Cell: 613-407-7486
Office: 613-232-2036, poste 203
Email: mpitre@acpa-port.net
www.acpa-ports.net

Sept-Îles, June 16, 2016 – Today the City of Sept-Îles and the Port of Sept-Îles announced work would start on Phase III of the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles. This major study is being conducted by INREST research institute for northern environment and occupational health.

INREST will study various topics in this third phase, including:

• Physiochemical and microbiological water characterization
• Sediment characterization and particle size
• Zostera, seaweed, and zooplancton
• Further research on existing reports and/or data including marine currents, sediment dumps, ice covers, municipal and industrial dumps, and marine mammals

Work on Phase III will take place over two years during the spring, summer, and fall of 2016 and 2017, ending with a report to be published in 2018.

This third phase of research will cost an estimated $650,000. One-third of the project will be funded through a major partnership with Société du Plan Nord. Aluminerie Alouette, the Iron Ore Company of Canada, Mine Arnaud, New Millennium Iron, and Tata Steel Minerals Canada are contributing another third. The Port of Sept-Îles and the City of Sept-Îles will cover the final third of the cost.

The Port and the City of Sept-Îles are pleased and proud to bring Société du Plan Nord and major Sept-Îles companies on board for this unique forward-looking project. “Thanks to their contributions, we can continue with this very important step for the region. This broad partnership is very beneficial and enriches the process,” agreed Sept-Îles mayor Réjean Porlier and Port of Sept-Îles president and CEO Pierre Gagnon.

About the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles

Launched in 2013, the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles is an innovative method for characterizing the bay ecosystem and testifies to the determination of the partners involved to work together on environmental and sustainable development issues. The initiative aims to provide an overall picture of the bay and develop a monitoring tool for the future.

Sources:

Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs
Port of Sept-Îles
Tél. : 418 961-1235

Amélie Robillard
Communications Advisor
City of Sept-Îles
Tél. : 418 964-3344

For interviews:

City of Sept-Îles
Réjean Porlier, Mayor
Tél. : 418 964-3211

Port of Sept-Îles
Pierre D. Gagnon, President and CEO
Tél. : 418 968-1231, poste 223

INREST
Dr. Julie Carrière, Director and Researcher
Tél. : 418 962-9848, poste 369

Sept-Îles, May 1, 2015 – This morning, the City of Sept-Îles, Corporation de protection de l’environnement de Sept-Îles, Développement économique Sept-Îles, and the Port of Sept-Îles submitted the Phase I report of the Environmental Observatory for the Bay of Sept-Îles, which was conducted by INREST research institute for northern environment and occupational health, a non-profit organization whose sole mission is to manage the environment and occupational health research unit at Cégep de Sept-Îles.

“I’m pleased that the first annual monitoring report has been submitted since the observatory was created in the fall of 2013,” said Sept-Îles mayor Réjean Porlier. “This is a testament to the determination of the partners involved to work together on environmental and sustainable development issues. In the medium term, this initiative will give the community a comprehensive overview of the bay.”

“This initial phase and subsequent phases will integrate the objectives pursued by Green Marine,” added Pierre D. Gagnon, president and CEO of the Port of Sept-Îles. “It will help protect our valuable marine ecosystems and ensure responsible planning based on sustainable development values. This innovative initiative reflects the environmental leadership of our community.”

From the beginning, the stakeholders agreed to entrust the project to INREST in order to foster scientific knowledge within the community and to ensure the research is carried out methodically and with the expertise it requires.

“The scientific integrity and professional ethics of the team members were upheld throughout the project,” said Dr. Julie Carrière, director of INREST and an engineer and researcher. “The data in the report is representative of existing environmental conditions we observed during sampling at selected locations and times.”

Work

The work carried out in 2013 was the first step in collecting data that will make it possible to obtain a preliminary overview of the environmental quality in the fall. Methodology:

• Sixty (60) water samples were collected and tested in the laboratory, and seventy-five (75) temperature, salinity, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen readings were taken.
• Twenty-five (25) sediment samples were collected and tested in the laboratory.

Conclusion

• All the water quality parameters analyzed meet the standards and criteria in force.
• We noted three sulfates that exceed the reference value.
• A thorough analysis of the bacteria present in the effluents and in the marine environment must be carried out.
• No samples exceeded sediment quality standards.
• Only certain criteria levels for the quality of marine sediment in Quebec were exceeded, including levels for certain polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and certain metals. These criteria are the rare effect level (REL) and/or threshold effect level (TEL) and/or occasional effect level (OEL).

Recommendations

• In future sampling campaigns, data should also be collected in the spring and summer.
• Certain recommendations have been or will be made for upcoming campaigns, including:
• Analysis of metals and suspended solids in water
• Sediment particle size
• Two additional sampling stations for each type of analysis (water and sediment)
• The City of Sept-Îles and local industries were invited to set certain parameters for the sampling of their discharge points, as well as to provide their past data and any future data they may collect

“INREST told us that there is nothing disconcerting about the initial fall results, but that the preliminary data is incomplete. The observatory project is evolving and will be updated based on further sampling campaigns and available budgets,” said Sept-Îles mayor Réjean Porlier.

The report is available online at www.baie.septiles.ca. The public can submit questions by completing the questionnaire provided for this purpose by Sunday, May 31, 2015. After that date, all questions received will be compiled and the answers published on this site. The response time will be determined once the number and complexity of questions received has been assessed. The report will also be available on the Port of Sept-Îles and INREST websites. Paper versions are available for on-site consultation at the Louis-Ange-Santerre Library, the Wilfrid-Gallienne Centre in Moisie, and the Marguerite Community Centre in Gallix.

Follow-up

Phase II of the project, which was completed in the fall of 2014, took into account the observations from the first phase. The annual monitoring report should be available in the fall of 2015. Phase II required an investment of nearly $170,000.

Phase III will require an investment of nearly $250,000. The project partners have sought funding from the Government of Quebec and major industries that benefit from the valuable Bay of Sept-Îles ecosystem.

In addition to providing an environmental overview, the project seeks to:

• Update and consolidate data and metrics on the bay’s environment
• Produce an annual monitoring report drawing on data processed by INREST
• Assess the bay’s capacity to accommodate acceptable projects that are safe for people and the environment
• Help existing businesses improve their environmental performance, as warranted
• Measure the results of conservation and environmental improvement efforts in the Bay of Sept-Îles

Phase I required an investment of nearly $385,000, which was shared by various partners and sponsors: Développement économique Sept-Îles invested $50,000, and the Port of Sept-Îles and Corporation de protection de l’environnement each invested $167,126.50.

For more information about Green Marine, visit the website www.green-marine.org.

SEPT-ÎLES, March 26, 2018 – The Port of Sept-Îles is very pleased to announce the arrival of the first shipat the multiuser dock at 8 a.m. Sunday morning. The MV Magnus Oldendorff will sail for Qingdao, China, with a shipment of 196,000 tonnes of iron ore concentrate from Quebec Iron Ore.

”The entire Port team has joined together to undertake this exciting new chapter in the commissioning of the largest shiploaders in North America. We expect, as is normal, that ship arrivals in April and May will enable us to fine-tune the equipment and handling systems. The same will go for training for Port employees and key partners involved in commissioning the new facility—Société ferroviaire et portuaire de Pointe-Noire (SFPPN) and Logistec Stevedoring,” said Carl Allard, Asset Manager at the Port of Sept-Îles.

”Today’s opening by Société du Plan Nord of the new SFPPN conveyor also provides an opportunity to stress how this vital investment will benefit users. The new link between the storage facilities and the multiuser dock will deliver access to this new world-class facility without the cost users would otherwise have to assume. Another important point is that the project has benefited from the close partnership between SFPPN and the Port. It includes a $2.4 million investment by the Port to complete the conveyor tower,” said Port President & CEO Pierre D. Gagnon.

INAUGURAL EVENT

An event marking the commissioning of the biggest port terminal in North America is currently being organized in collaboration with key industry and government partners. The Port of Sept-Îles will officially celebrate this historical milestone before summer arrives in the company of dignitaries and guests from the community, industry, and government.

ABOUT THE PORT OF SEPT-ÎLES

Boasting diverse, state-of-the-art facilities, the Port of Sept-Îles is one of North America’s largest ore-handling ports, with a projected volume of more than 30 million tonnes for 2018. The port facilities at Sept-Îles play a vital and strategic role in the economy of Eastern Canada. Annual economic impacts are estimated at nearly $1 billion and almost 4,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Source:
Patsy Keays, Director, Corporate Affairs
Port of Sept-Îles
pkeays@portsi.com
418 961-1235

SEPT-ÎLES, March 6, 2018 – The Port of Sept-Îles is partnering with Les Arts et La Ville for its 31st annual symposium, which will be held in Sept-Îles from June 6 to 8, by funding an incentive to encourage cultural stakeholders in the area to participate in this major event. As a result of this partnership, 20 artists and cultural organization representatives from Sept-Îles will get a preferential rate when they register for the symposium.

“The Port of Sept-Îles is proud to be involved in this event,” said Pierre D. Gagnon, President and CEO of Port of Sept-Îles. “We’re helping members of the Sept-Îles cultural community take part in these topical and enriching discussions and meet participants from across the province. It’s sure to nourish the cultural vitality of our community.”

Sept-Îles Mayor Réjean Porlier is encouraging local cultural stakeholders to come out in force to the Les Arts et La Ville symposium: “It’s not every day that we get the chance to reflect together on cultural issues and exchange ideas with stakeholders from across Quebec. We often face the same challenges, and this is the chance to get creative and feed off each other’s ideas to solve them. It’s contagious!”

How to take advantage of the incentive

To get the preferential rate, professional artists and artists in the process of professionalization living in Sept-Îles as well as representatives of cultural and arts organizations headquartered in Sept-Îles should contact cultural officer Pascale Malenfant at pascale.malenfant@ville.sept-iles.qc.ca. The first 20 eligible individuals to contact Ms. Malenfant will receive a promotional code they can use when they register online at www.arts-ville.org.

Registration begins on March 6 and ends on May 20. The full symposium program is available online on the Les Arts et La Ville network’s website.

 

Sources:

Amélie Robillard
Communications Advisor
Ville de Sept-Îles
Tel. 418 964-3344

Patsy Keays
Director, Corporate Affairs
Port of Sept-Îles
Tel. 418 961-1235