Surviving a Residential School

08/08/2025 The Social Eyes 0

By Flora Lassalle Interview with Alice Jerome Alice Jerome is Algonquin. She spent eight years at the Saint-Marc-de-Figuery Indian Residential School (in Abitibi), an episode that deeply impacted her life. While many try to forget, Alice speaks out, sublimating her suffering through art and mutual […] See more

Bodily Odors: What You Should Know

08/01/2025 The Social Eyes 0

By Kathleen Couillard – Agence Science-Presse Since January 1st of last year, Montrealers can be barred from access to certain libraries if their personal hygiene bothers other lbrary patrons. Debates surrounding this move have convinced the Rumor Detector to note that we sometimes don’t know […] See more

Does a Microwave Oven Kill Bacteria?

07/25/2025 The Social Eyes 0

Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse A microwave oven heats up food quickly. But is this heat enough to kill off bacteria that can cause food poisoning? The Rumor Detector is on the case… Facts to Retain Microwave ovens work by emitting electromagnetic […] See more

Do We Have to Worry About Lead in our Water?

07/04/2025 The Social Eyes 0

Kathleen Couillard – The Rumor Detector  Agence Science-Presse In certain circumstances, the metal lead can have negative consequences on our health. Nonetheless, for several decades, our exposure to this contaminant has decreased. The Rumor Detector asks: Do we still have reason to worry? Facts About […] See more

Vegan for Cats and Dogs: A Good Idea?

05/16/2025 The Social Eyes 0

Chloé Bourquin – The Rumor Detector – Agence Science-Presse As the market for vegan dog and cat kibbles, biscuits, pâtés, and other treats grows, owners are wondering: is this a suitable food for their pets? The Rumor Detector has conducted an investigation. The Origin of […] See more

Speaking of Death

05/02/2025 The Social Eyes 0

By Chloé Rousseau – La Gazette de la Mauricie Let us recall those wise words of the Epicureans: “Accustom yourself to the belief that death is of no concern to us, since all good and evil lie in sensation and sensation ends with death.” This extract […] See more