By Colin McGregor A hundred years ago, the only treatment for tuberculosis was fresh air. Near La Tuque, in the Mauricie region, think of a pristine lake, unpolluted, glistening at altitude. This is Lac Édouard. Accessible by rail in 1809, the notables of the day […] See more
The Café Graffiti’s own Monk.E travels the world withartists and graffers, painting murals, making connections, and spreading the word of hip-hop around the globe – even during the pandemic. Indeed, Monk.E voyaged abroad 11 times during the COVID crisis! Here, then, are some photos of […] See more
By Colin McGregor Across Canada, different indigenous peoples have different teachings. But many adopt what are known as the Seven Grandfather Teachings. They all share the same concepts of abiding by a moral respect for all living things. Among these is the teaching of honesty. […] See more
By Colin McGregor The reflections of Raymond Viger, who has devoted 35 years of his life to counselling amrginalized youth, are now finally available in English. “Marginal and Proud Of It,” translated by Colin McGregor, is currently up on the editionstnt.com website. Editionstnt.com is the […] See more
Hochelaga-Maisonneuve, April 19th, 2023: 4264 Ste-Catherine Street East is being held hostage even as we speak. It will be freed on April 27th. On that day, at 5 p.m., there will be a great unveiling at the site, to reveal the very effervescence of the […] See more
The roof of Café Graffiti’s new building, as seen from the air By Colin McGregor “Sleeping giants on a large surface that bring humans back to their small state of things.” This is how artists Ella & Pitr describe their colossal works. Ella & Pitr […] See more
A year of celebration and change. The Café Graffiti celebrates its quarter century while the Journal de la Rue celebrates its 30th birthday. The adventure began with the Journal de la Rue, the first French-speaking street newspaper in the world. It was followed in 1993 […] See more
By Colin McGregor We’ve moved! The offices of The Social Eyes inside the Café Graffiti (also responsible for Reflet de Société magazine) have moved a few blocks west on Ste-Catherine Street East. The new digs are quite impressive. There’s much more floor space and a […] See more
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
Alexandra Grenier L’Original is a unique art gallery in its genre. Situated on Saint Paul Street in Old Montréal, this non-profit organization is run by a young native of France, just 22, who arrived in Québec only four years ago. His goal? To promote socially committed […] See more
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