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Queer film comes of age

Now in its 31st year, the Vancouver Queer Film Festival features a program that pushes boundaries, takes risks and explores themes that are post-coming out.
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'I like watching my art rot'

While most artists are concerned with composition, environmentally aware Alex Stewart is more interested in decomposition—creating biodegradable installations designed to naturally decay.
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Red women rise above Canada's dark legacy

A groundbreaking report by the Downtown Eastside Women's Centre paints a dismal picture of the ongoing systemic ab use of Indigenous women.
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Spoil, teach, play

Longtime Megaphone vendor Peter Thompson talks about the importance of being a grandfather.
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Why didn't the toad cross the road?

Because 'Super, Natural' B.C. doesn't have laws strong enough to protect species at risk.
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Big talent

Norman James Hall's stunning murals—depicting Indigenous chiefs and artists—take a prestigious perch above Vancouver Public Library's promenade.
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PHOTO OPP: Drug users take stage tonight for realtalk on replacing shame with compassion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHOTO OPP: Drug users take stage tonight for realtalk on replacing shame with compassion Monday, May 13th (Vancouver, B.C.) - Tomorrow a team of people with experience using drugs will host the last of four community conversations about the overdose crisis before they shift their focus to...
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Work as a metaphor for life

Victoria employment program is less about getting a job and more about recognizing who you are as a person.
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From halibut to higher education

Vancouver vendor Dylan Short charts a new course while going back to school.
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Spirit and resilience

Each month, Megaphone features an image chosen as a Top 30 finalist in our annual Hope in Shadows photo contest.The winning 13 photos are published in the 2019 Hope in Shadows calendar, on sale now in Vancouver and Victoria.
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Megaphone renews call for Death Review Panel in light of unprecedented increase in homeless deaths

For Immediate Release: Megaphone renews call for Death Review Panel in light of unprecedented increase in homeless deaths Vancouver, B.C. March 21, 2019 Today, in the wake of the release of BC Coroners Service data showing another unprecedented increase in the number of homeless deaths, Megaphone renewed its call for...
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Megaphone begins search for next executive director

For Immediate Release: Megaphone begins search for new executive director Monday, March 18, 2019 (Vancouver, BC) - Megaphone announced today that it has launched a search for its next executive director. Jessica Hannon, who has been at Megaphone since 2011 and executive director since 2016, will step down in summer...
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Behind every hard number is a human being

Editor's Corner: As the fatalities in the ongoing drug overdose crisis continue to grow, so do the stories of tragedy and loss.
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Sobering statistics

Amid B.C.'s staggering number of overdose deaths is a grim figure: An average of two teens a month are dying from substance abuse.
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Dear Pen Pals... Valentine's Day edition

Do you have a question about drug use, addiction, mental health, relationships, sexuality, or other life issues? We've got you covered.
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The crows, they take care of me

Dallas Hehr shares an evocative story from her culture, Heiltsuk Nation.
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