Audrey McMahon and Yoga Therapy

11/30/2016 The Social Eyes 0

Ever since she was 17, CHUS Sherbrooke psychiatric resident Audrey McMahon has been practising yoga regularly. Geneviève Kiliko | File Health Her first class was a revelation, to the point that a few years later, she began searching for yoga-related therapeutic training to complement her […] See more

For the Love of a Dog

11/30/2016 The Social Eyes 0

Many years separate me from the street. But I can still feel the street inside of me. My street odyssey began when I was 14. The streets of Sherbrooke, Granby, Montréal, and Toronto… Hungry for freedom, or just haunted by a world that didn’t understand […] See more

Angelique Duruisseau

05/13/2016 The Social Eyes 0

Edith Piaf, France’s most iconic chanteuse, has been the subject of a host of tribute singers for decades. But now, her powerful, expressive style, best known in songs such as Non, Je ne Regrette Rien and La Vie en Rose, have found new life in […] See more

B.U.

05/13/2016 The Social Eyes 0

It’s hard for a Montreal artist to be downhearted when his dreams lead him to discover magical corners of the globe – such as the North African nation of Morocco. Indeed, his years spent working there went a long way towards letting B.U realize his […] See more

Too Sexy, Too Young

05/13/2016 The Social Eyes 0

At a shopping centre we meet Haley, 10, who is out with her mom. This little Ontarian is rarely caught without her bright red lip gloss and fake nose piercing. When asked why, Haley explains: “It’s pretty, and it matches mommy’s piercing so we look […] See more

Addicted at Age 12

05/13/2016 The Social Eyes 0

Max, the pre-teen, was bitter about life. Introverted and sensitive, he buried his emotions in a mountain of drugs. He tells The Social Eyes about the plight of pre-teens trapped in an imaginary world of their own construction. At age 12 Max lived for one […] See more

A Half-Marathon for Life

05/13/2016 The Social Eyes 0

The Oxford Dictionary defines perseverance as: “the steadfast pursuit of an aim, constant persistence.” To which I would add: “In the face of adversity and even pain when the mind and spirit are advocating quitting whatever activity is the cause.” Perseverance is an essential quality […] See more

From Farm to School: B.C.’s Example

05/13/2016 The Social Eyes 0

A kid who eats better learns more. So why not bring farm-fresh food to school cafeterias? That’s what Joanne Bays is doing in British Columbia. Not too long ago, Québec’s Équiterre organization invited her to share her experiences with those who’d like to see the […] See more

Lazylegz: Adapt, Adopt, Carry On

05/13/2016 The Social Eyes 0

When Luca « Lazylegz » Patuelli discovered dance, he fell in love with the art form. His handicap never once stopped him from achieving his goal: he quickly made the leap and became a professional dancer. Robbed of the use of his legs, his crutches became his […] See more