By Colin McGregor In a corner of the Eastern Townships along Lake Memphremagog, just north of Vale Perkins in the Township of Potton, on Chemin du Lac, a modest sign says: Vorokhta (Bopoxтa, in Ukrainian). It was here that in 1954, Ukrainians fleeing communist persecution […] See more
By Arianna Noera In September 2121, a post on Facebook stirred up a lot of debate. A young woman asked her neighbors if they’d noticed an increase in incidents of street harassment in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve. The replies came back quickly. Close to 600 comments were posted, […] See more
Presented as the key to the future for the protection of the environment, initiatives to adopt eco-responsible behaviors in the workplace are multiplying. Social support and empowerment are the levers of ecological change. By Virginie Francoeur, PhD. We can witness examples of initiatives on the […] See more
Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) This must have been prime real estate 54,000 years ago: Homo sapiens and Neanderthals alternated living in the same cave in the south of France. At one point, their residency was separated by only a year. In other words, 54,000 years ago, […] See more
By Arianna Noera India Desjardins is a phenomenally popular Québec author whose works are devoured by readers of all ages and all genres. Her greatest success is the series Aurélie Laflamme, written for teenagers and young adults. The protagonist of this series has become a […] See more
In the alleyway adjoining the Café Graffiti offices and the Bistro Le Ste-Cath, a new look for fall. Monk.E and Korb and their friends have painted a mural on the theme of “Autumn Samurai.” Done in stark metallic colors over Labor Day weekend, it certainly […] See more
By Alexandra Grenier Annulé(e) (Cancelled) is a long non-fiction essay by author, journalist and media host Judith Lussier. It puts today’s “cancel culture” into context, explaining and analyzing the concept. This is an issue which has been widely discussed and debated in the media since […] See more
Valérie Levée – The Rumor Detector Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) Watching garbage trucks dump our recyclables all together into their great big rear ends, we can be excused for wondering if they really do separate all the plastic, paper, glass and metal we throw in there. […] See more
By Skylar Schaefer (a pen name) Dorianne and I are school friends. We’ve shared some wonderful memories together. For example, I have memories of playing for hours in the schoolyard, our hands frozen by the snow; or walking outside after bedtime on Halloween night. Recently, […] See more
By Colin McGregor Food insecurity is a growing phenomenon. With the growing inflation of food prices in supermarkets, many have taken an interest in collective kitchens. The principle behind the more than 1,200 collective kitchens in Quebec is simple: participants share the cost of food […] See more
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