It's all about give and take
From a working logger to a concerned grandfather, Peter Thompson reflects on earning a living from the land while preserving the environment for the future. Megaphone file photo.
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Art has the power to change things
Artist and graphic novelist Sean Karemaker (above) has created a mural based on a poem written by late Megaphone vendor Ron McGrath (pictured below). Karemaker wants to encourage more people to talk openly about homelessness and poverty. Melanie Graham-Orr Photography.
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A love letter to Oppenheimer Park
Director's Corner: Oppenheimer Park was—and is—home to a defiant refusal of the erasure of community.
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In the garden by the sea
When it comes to creative writing, longtime Vancouver Megaphone vendor and musician Bernie Bouzane doesn't miss a beat. Megaphone file photo.
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Dear Pen Pals...
Do you have a question about drug use, addiction, mental health, relationships, sexuality or other life issues? We’ve got you covered with real life advice from those in the know. Building on the open dialogue fostered by Megaphone’s Speakers Bureau program, we publish a monthly advice column that aims to...
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Fashionistas in focus
Artist Alex Sandvoss trains her creative intelligence on the people we pay too much attention to: social media influencers who dictate our desires to the detriment of the planet. Image provided by the artist.
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Vancouver: Only the lonely?
Megaphone volunteer and marketing writer Mark Shelling sometimes feels vexed in the city... until he reaches out.
Paula Carlson photo illustration.
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Affordable housing 2.0
The Balmoral and Regent hotels have ben expropriated and the possibility of rent control blooms. We asked Wendy Pedersen what's next for Vancouver's Single Room Occupancy buildings. Paula Carlson photo.
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Diplomats of the Downtown Eastside
Austin Lui (centre), programming and outreach director for Embers Eastside Works, which created the Chinatown Community Stewardship Program, shares a smile with Grace and Richard at the Embers office in the Downtown Eastside. The program helps foster a more inclusive community. Melanie Orr Photography.
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Femme Town: Thoughts from a 'feminist geographer'
Leslie Kern says that when it comes to urban planning, by looking through a lens that includes women's lives and experiences, solutions could have a ripple effect on many other groups. Mitchel Raphael photo.
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Megaphone: a decade in review
Director's Corner: Looking back can help us move forward conscientiously, with intention. Megaphone vendors (clockwise from top: Peter Thompson, Juliana Yabut, Stephen Scott, Mario Bessette with dog Suzie, and Priscillia Tait. Tanya Goehring photo.
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Hendrik Beune, a Downtown Eastside icon, passes
Hendrik Marinus Beune: March 22, 1951 — Dec. 14, 2019. Megaphone file photo.
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Late vendor remembered for putting others first
Maria Sonia "Sandra" Czechaczek: Oct. 18, 1964 — Dec. 24, 2019. Megaphone file photo.
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Starting off on a good note
From music, to friends, to family, Victoria vendor James Hope has found his rhythm again following a bout with mental illness. Travis Poor photo.
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Stories that inspire change
Director's Corner: Incoming Executive Director Julia Aoki notes that even the most modest of narratives offers endless possibilities.
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All about me
Memoirs offer a glimpse into authors' lives, where despite the differences, you may see reflections of yourself.
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The artistry of cosplay
Ainsley Bircher grew up hearing about comic con events from her mom and started attending them in 2013. She has been “cosplaying” as Pigtails and Powertools for about seven years. Wicked Sensations Photography.
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