The Legacy of Daniel Langlois

03/07/2025 The Social Eyes 0

By François Bellemare Nestled in the heart of the Lesser Antilles, with only 75,000 inhabitants, Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic) is one of the smallest countries in the Americas. In the southern part of this island nation, the village of Soufrière […] See more

Debt Recovery Agencies

01/31/2025 Colin McGregor 0

By Colin McGregor You are in debt. A debt collection agency is trying to get you to repay your debt. They harass you day and night, even going so far as to contact members of your family by email. It’s a nightmare that can violate […] See more

Notre Dame Encampment Dismantled

12/02/2024 Colin McGregor 0

By Colin McGregor “They’re throwing out people who have been thrown out (ils mettent les dehors dehors).” That’s how one long-time social worker saw what was going on this morning just behind the offices of Café Graffiti and The Social Eyes. A large group of […] See more

Isurrivik: A Welcoming Place

11/29/2024 Colin McGregor 0

By François Bellemare In the heart of Kuujjuaq, the “capital” of the Quebec Arctic, is a house that oozes all the familial feel of any other family home you might find in town. With its view of the beautiful Koksoak River, it houses an original […] See more

Nazi Escapes to Canada – Part II

11/25/2024 The Social Eyes 0

By Lucas Lelardoux Oliger Right up through the 1970s, Canada seemed to display a tolerance for harboring and welcoming Nazi war criminals. A greater awareness of their war crimes seemed to take place in the 1980s and 1990s, notably as a result of activism on […] See more

Mary Simon the Activist

11/22/2024 The Social Eyes 0

By François Bellemare The representative of the monarchy and thus the official head of state of Canada, Her Excellency Mary Simon has followed a unique life path. In an age when Quebec’s Inuits are talking about self-government, here then is the unique destiny of Ningiukudluk, […] See more

Nazi Escapes to Canada – Part I

11/18/2024 The Social Eyes 0

By Lucas Lelardoux Oliger At the end of September 2023, scandal erupted when the House of Commons gave two standing ovations to Yaroslav Hunka, a war criminal who had fought for the Nazis during the Second World War. The message that Commons Speaker Anthony Rota […] See more

A Second Chance through the Arts

10/11/2024 Colin McGregor 0

By Colin McGregor The stage is lit up by spotlights. In the lobby just outside the theatre, artists present their works – painting, sculpture, poetry. Inside the theatre musicians ply their trade, thrilling the crowd. It’s a diversified show in every sense. The Cabaret de […] See more

Autonomy with a Capital A

08/19/2024 Raymond Viger 0

By Raymond Viger Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante is trying to chase cars out of the downtown area. It’s a short-term vision for saving the environment. It’s not the vehicles you have to get rid of downtown – it’s the drivers! To do this you have […] See more