By Colin McGregor The homeless encampment on Place Simon-Valois in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve where Stéphane Lefrançois, 55, froze to death last December 15th is no more. The building whose awning they sheltered under is for sale. The only trace is this one pillow and two blankets on […] See more
By Colin McGregor “Some people are hungry every day, they’re suicidal, and they come to see us. It’s the lot of the community group…” Marie-Christine, counselor at OPDS (Organisation populaire des droits sociaux, the Popular Organization for Social Rights, in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve) is emotional when she […] See more
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
By Colin McGregor “Asking for social assistance is embarrassing. No one chooses to go on social assistance.” Lise (pictured) remembers the first time she had to qualify for social assistance after 23 years of work. “I got sick,” she remembers, grimacing. “You aren’t winning a […] See more
A former addict talks to us about his tumultuous journey, starting when he was a pre-teenager and began using drugs, to his time homeless on the streets, to the present, on the eve of his 30th birthday. A look at drugs by a graffiti artist […] See more
When looking at a photo of a stranger, we can’t tell what their personal or financial situation might be. Nor do we know their obstacles or their victories. But we can figure out the emotions, their feelings. That face can be yours yesterday, or mine […] See more
When I go home from work every day I spend some time waiting for the bus at the corner of Ste. Catherine and Pie-IX. And there, I see them. By Colin McGregor They weave in and out of oncoming traffic, often with a cup in […] See more
Behind the red door at 137 President Kennedy Avenue, at the base of the big church with the red roof, there’s a place of support and of healing for the area’s people in need. They congregate outside the door, lounging on the sidewalk, chatting with […] See more
Speaking of sexuality can be a taboo subject, depending on your values. Sometimes our approach to sex can be shaken to its very core when we learn how others live out their sexuality. By Caroline Leblanc Like all human beings, it’s natural that street people […] See more
Talking about sexuality can be a taboo subject, depending on your values. Sometimes our approach to sex can be shaken to its very core when we learn how others live out their sexuality. By Caroline Leblanc According to the World Health Organization, sexual health depends […] See more
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