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Megaphone

Megaphone provides work opportunities & community connection for people who are homeless & low income in Vancouver, BC. www.megaphonemagazine.com

www.megaphonemagazine.com
https://linktr.ee/megaphonemag Megaphone is a magazine sold on the streets of Vancouver and Victoria by homeless and low-income vendors.

08/26/2026

This month’s Hope in Shadows photo captures a moment of pure joy between Melanie Collicott and three very good puppies. Photographer Ed Hawkey’s “Puppy Love” is a celebration of friendship, generosity, and the simple moments that bring us together.

We’re grateful to The Tyee for supporting this month’s photo and, in turn, supporting the vendors who make Hope in Shadows possible. Your dedication to ethical storytelling and reporting helps create space for stories and perspectives that need to be seen and heard.
Thank you for helping us amplify community voices!

08/24/2026

Our 7th edition of Voices of the Street zine is here! 🗣️✨

Tucked inside this month’s edition of Megaphone is a collection of powerful writing, poetry, and artwork from community contributors exploring what it means to be human. Pick up a copy and discover the voices, stories and perspectives at the heart of our community. ❤️
Zines are meant for sharing!

Take one and pass it on – help us get the word out about the talent on Vancouver’s streets. Through stories and art, we hope to build bridges of understanding and compassion for people experiencing poverty.

08/21/2026

🎟️ EARLY BIRD TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Join us on Tuesday, October 20 at Heritage Hall for Megaphone’s annual fundraiser, an evening celebrating Journalism & Democracy and the power of community-led storytelling.

We’re thrilled to welcome Jen St. Denis as our keynote speaker, alongside special presentations celebrating the incredible work of Megaphone vendors and community members.

🗓️ Tuesday, October 20
📍 Heritage Hall, Vancouver
🕕 Doors at 5 p.m. | Event at 6 p.m.
🎤 Keynote: Jen St. Denis

Come raise a glass, connect with our community, and support journalism that puts people and their stories at the center.

Early bird tickets are on sale now—get yours before prices increase!

08/12/2026

What does it mean to be human?

Find the answers in Voices of the Street: How to Be Human—Megaphone’s latest annual anthology featuring powerful writing, poetry and artwork from 31 community contributors. Through deeply personal stories, reflections and creative expression, this year’s collection explores connection, resilience and what it means to navigate an ever-changing world. Every purchase supports Megaphone vendors while amplifying voices that deserve to be heard. Pick up your copy from a Megaphone vendor today. 💙

08/07/2026

THE AUGUST ISSUE OF MEGAPHONE MAGAZINE IS OUT NOW 💥

And it’s a pretty one! Artist and designer Won Kang preserves Vancouver’s memories through detailed sketches of historic buildings, storefronts and neighbourhood details. His work celebrates the city’s character and creates an archive of places and moments worth remembering. 🏙️✏️

📖 Also inside the August issue:

🌈 How Q***r Aging BC | (formerly Dignity Seniors Society) is supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ seniors, article by Rebecca Bollwitt
🎶 A preview of A History of Motown at the Firehall Arts Centre Firehall Arts Centre
🏛️ Saying goodbye to Chinatown’s historic Imperial Theatre
🛒 Sunrise Market is up for sale—what it means to the community
⚽ Looking back at the 2026 FIFA World Cup through The Shift peer newsroom’s lens

All this and more! You can find a vendor using our website––megaphonemagazine.com––or give us a call at 604-255-9701 ext. 137!

08/05/2026

📢 New event announcement!

Join Megaphone Editor Paula Carlson, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter + Mentor Amy Romer and members of The Shift peer newsroom at the Vancouver Public Library for an engaging conversation on the ethics of journalism, with a particular focus on reporting from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside.

The evening will also explore the evolving role of print media in 2026 and offer a behind-the-scenes look at Megaphone’s peer newsroom and the collaborative process behind its reporting.

Whether you’re a journalist, student, Megaphone reader or community member, this is an opportunity to learn, ask questions and hear directly from the people changing the conversation.

🗓️ Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 6 p.m.  📍 Vancouver Public Library – Central Branch  🎟️ Free to attend

Register now through the link in our bio. We hope to see you there!

07/31/2026

Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating community, storytelling and the impact of Megaphone’s work. More details, including tickets and event information, will be coming soon. For now, save the date—we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

07/29/2026

Peter Thompson’s Shadow Cast turns an ordinary sunny day at Stanley Park into a creative and thought-provoking image, with his own shadow taking centre stage. A longtime Hope in Shadows participant, Peter’s unique approach earned him this year’s Best Artistic Photo award. Thank you to the BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) for their continued annual support of the Hope in Shadows calendar. Through their commitment to social justice and stronger communities, they help make this project possible year after year. 📸

07/28/2026

Just a reminder—you have until July 31 to cast your vote for your favourite Hope in Shadows photographs!
This year’s Top 30 finalists were selected from more than 1,000 images to our annual community photography contest. Now it’s up to you to help choose the Top 13 images that will appear in the 2027 Hope in Shadows calendar.

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate these incredible photographers and have your say before voting closes on July 31! Vote here: https://tinyurl.com/2pkxp5fb

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Monday	9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	9am - 4:30pm
Thursday	9am - 4:30pm
Friday	9am - 4:30pm

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