As I write these lines, we’re learning that legendary Québec singer Michel Louvain has died. In his obituary, we read that he leaves behind his partner of 25 years, Mario Théberge. Even if it was the worst kept secret in the history of Québec entertainment, […] See more
Born of two deaf parents, Samme had to assume a lot of family responsibilities from a tender age. By Frédéric Lebeuf Now in her 30s, Samme decided to live out her dream and become a professional singer. She also decided to devote herself to a […] See more
Sarah (not her real name) is 14. Last year she met a girl her age over the internet. Eventually they exchanged intimate photos. But sadly, her on-line acquaintance was no friend. “She” was a 27-year-old man on the other side of the Atlantic. By Takwa […] See more
A slice of cheese is thrown in a baby’s face. A father tells his children that he’s already eaten all their Hallowe’en candies. In alarming numbers, similar videos are showing up all over the internet. These pranks may seem harmless, but they raise important ethical […] See more
Vegas, New York, Dubai, Asia, Hawaii, Australia, Morocco, Mexico… The globe-trotting singer-songwriter Izabelle never thought that one day she’d find herself in a toxic relationship tainted by episodes of conjugal violence. This artist freed herself by writing the song Bipolar Love. By Frédéric Lebeuf Now […] See more
My first idea was to write on the subject of conjugal violence. By Delphine Caubet I wanted to know what goes on inside the head of a man who mistreats his spouse. After several interviews and a lot of information collecting, I had to concede […] See more
My first idea was to write on the subject of conjugal violence. By Delphine Caubet I wanted to know what goes on inside the head of a man who mistreats his spouse. After several interviews and a lot of information collecting, I had to concede […] See more
Children usually have confidence in their immediate entourage, including close friends and family. That’s how we raise them. We teach them to say, “yes.” By Mélina Soucy I was raised that way. She was, too. “Today, I’m 19. My assault happened when I was 16. […] See more
The union of Quebec writers, L’Union des écrivains et écrivaines du Québec (UNEQ), has launched an awareness campaign on toxic behavior and abuse of position in the literary world. By Raymond Viger UNEQ says that almost one out of four writers (24%) has experienced inadequate […] See more
For those who couldn’t be there, here is part of the text of a speech I made on September 1st, 2017, during a giant Kiss-In, part of the Fête Arc-en-ciel de Québec (Rainbow Québec festival) in front of the Palais Montcalm concert hall, Place d’Youville […] See more
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