Articles by The Social Eyes
Living With Going Blind
By Célie Dugand Living an ordinary life, Martine Bédard suddenly lost her sight in 2018 at the age of 51 after a bout with pneumonia and the breakdown of her immunity system. For his part, the artist Bruno Robitaille is afflicted with eight eye ailments […] See more
HelloSafe Survey of Quebec Summer Vacationers
Given inflation, are Quebecers inclined to travel for their summer vacation? HelloSafe reveals the results of a survey in which 544 participants participated during the month of June. Here is what emerges: – This summer, only 29% of Quebecers say they plan to go on […] See more
Moving Day in Quebec: A HelloSafe Poll
July 1 is fast approaching, Quebec’s traditional moving day, and with it, many moves will happen across the province. For this occasion, HelloSafe unveils the results of a survey of 452 people in Quebec who intend to move within the next 6 months, in order […] See more
The Death of Handrwiting?
By Colin McGregor and Célie Dugand Teaching cursive writing – in attached letters – is no longer fashionable in many school curricula. Older generations are sometimes shocked by the inability of some young people to sign an official document or even read a handwritten note. […] See more
Montreal Ranks High for Startup Cities
Startup Blink’s 2023 ranking of the best cities for startups in the world is out. In a new document, HelloSafe analyzes the position of Canadian cities and their evolution within it. Here are a few things that stand out: Nationally, Montreal remains the 3rd best […] See more
Buying a House is Expensive in Quebec: Study
Buying a house is the dream of many Quebecers. In a new study, HelloSafe reveals how much you need to earn to buy a 100 m2 house in the different regions of Quebec. It appears that: – In Montreal, you have to earn $251,000 gross […] See more
The Invisible Sick Among Us
By Célie Dugand Out in the real world, it’s awful. Nothing’s written on my face saying I have to sit down.” Mélanie Parent has suffered from myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), usually called chronic fatigue syndrome, ever since she was 18. Like 80% of those who are […] See more
Tax Returns a Source of Stress: Poll
While Quebecers have until May 1 to complete their tax returns, the team at HelloSafe have published the results of a survey conducted during the month of March among 887 Quebecers about our feelings on taxes in general. Here are some key findings: – […] See more
At the Dawn of a Judicial Revolution? #MeToo
By Martine Letarte What has the #MeToo movement concretely changed for victims of sexual assault in the justice system? Not much, we want to answer after the acquittals of Gilbert Rozon and Éric Salvail. However, there has been a real evolution in recent years, and […] See more