Bout du Monde: Defying Stereotypes

12/30/2022 The Social Eyes 0

By the Bout du Monde collective The Bout du Monde (edge of the world) collective was formed in 2014. Its five members, Nicholas, Max, Melvin, Sasha and Evans, today 16 to 19 years of age, have been accompanied by their mentor Ricardo Lamour as they’ve journeyed to places […] See more

In Extremis at the Librarie Bertrand

11/17/2022 Colin McGregor 1

By Colin McGregor At the Librairie Bertrand on rue Saint-Pierre in Old Montreal, Montreal poet Sylvain Turner (right), author of the best-selling French-language poetry book In Extremis, and his English translator, Colin McGregor of Éditions TNT, made an appearance as part of the Salon du […] See more

The Impatients are 30 Years Old

10/05/2022 The Social Eyes 0

By Alexandra Grenier For 30 years, people with mental health issues have been able to put some balm on their wounds thanks to Les Impatients. This non-profit organization uses art activities to help the mentally ill by providing them with a non-judgmental space to create. Founded […] See more

Autumn Samurai Mural in HoMa

09/06/2022 Colin McGregor 1

By Colin McGregor In the alleyway adjoining the Bistro Le Ste-Cath, a new look for fall. Monk.E and Korb and their friends have painted a mural on the theme of “Autumn Samurai.” Done in stark metallic colors over Labor Day weekend, it certainly puts an […] See more

Sylvain Turner: Portrait of a Writer

07/21/2022 Raymond Viger 0

By Raymond Viger Sylvain Turner was 14 months old when his father died in a car accident. His mother, who survived, fell into a depression. Because of this, he was raised by his grandparents in Saint-Alexis-des-Monts, in the Mauricie, the land of Jacques Ferron, author […] See more