North Shore Anglos in Distress: 

10/27/2023 Colin McGregor 0

Anglos are No Longer a Privileged Minority Colin McGregor Anglos are on the losing end of the economic divide here in Québec, says a recent study. And the gap depends on what region of the province you live in.  “This report challenges the myth of […] See more

Social Media: Does Less Regulated Equal More Toxic?

10/16/2023 The Social Eyes 0

Illustration: Laetitia Géraud An article by Agence Science-Presse (www.sciencepresse.qc.ca) Does a reduction of regulation and surveillance on social media platforms automatically lead to an explosion of hateful, toxic statements? That’s certainly what we’ve seen on a host of far-right platforms in recent years. It remains […] See more

Art that Breaks Down Barriers

10/09/2023 Colin McGregor 0

By Colin McGregor In a Quebec City theater, an unusual event: an exhibition of paintings, poems and sculptures all created by people with criminal records. Personnes judicarisées, (People brought to justice) to use the terminology of criminologists. The welcome from visitors to this opening is […] See more

The Voice of the Grandfather

10/06/2023 Colin McGregor 0

By Colin McGregor Jim Hemsworth, a man in his sixties, exudes the aura of a solid guy, proud of his heritage, convinced of the value of his Mi’kmaq nation. This Saturday morning, he waits under the George-Étienne Cartier monument in Jeanne-Mance Park, which means that […] See more

Using the Imagination to Heal

10/02/2023 The Social Eyes 0

By Célie Dugand “My hypnotherapist saved my life. He got me through the worst phase,” asserts entrepreneur Brigitte Cardinal. Hypnosis is mainly known for its spectacular stage shows. But did you know that it can also be a form of alternative medicine? This technique, called […] See more