Five Myths About Food Self-Sufficiency

08/28/2026 The Social Eyes 0

Catherine Couturier – Agence Science-Presse Local consumption is gaining popularity, and some are even starting to dream of Quebec’s food self-sufficiency. To what extent is this possible? The Rumor Detector reviews some myths surrounding this concept. Autonomy or Self-Sufficiency? The COVID-19 pandemic caused numerous disruptions […] See more

Your Credit Rating Demystified

08/14/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By Stéphane Desjardins A credit report plays a huge role in our lives. It’s crucial not to neglect it. The credit report is a key component of our personal finances. Compiled by two American multinationals, Equifax and TransUnion, it gathers sensitive personal information, particularly financial […] See more

Working But Staying Poor

07/24/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By Oumou Diakité In Quebec, many thousands of people hold down a job while receiving social assistance. This phenomenon, sometimes called the “working poor paradox,” raises a fundamental question: how can it be possible to work — sometimes part-time, sometimes irregularly —  and still remain […] See more

The Face of Homelessness

07/10/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By Virginie Francoeur Franky prefers milkshakes. Vanilla, never chocolate. Especially the McDonald’s kind. Since he lost all his teeth, he only eats soft-serve food. Franky prefers milkshakes to yogurt. He’s not exactly into healthy eating. Franky? I never knew if that was his real name. […] See more

Redo’s at the Pen

07/03/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By The Social Eyes Team Before ever entering a dance studio, Redo had to dance under the gaze of others’ critical looks. Looks that were a bit too heavy, too insistent, sometimes mocking, often unjust. Born in the Netherlands with several physical differences – his […] See more

Does Menstruation Make Women Hungry?

06/19/2026 The Social Eyes 0

Agence Science-Presse In addition to the symptoms commonly associated with menstruation — cramps, bloating, headaches, fatigue — many women report increased hunger. Does the body truly have this extra need for energy, or should hormones be blamed? This is the question posed by the Organization […] See more

From One Cover to the Other

06/12/2026 The Social Eyes 0

By The Social Eyes Team From the cover of a youth magazine to writing novels, Marianne Marion embodies what La grande journée des petits entrepreneurs (The Big Day of Small Entrepreneurs) celebrates: the strength of a dream born early, and the audacity to follow one’s […] See more