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Science or Activism? The Ethical Maze of Research in Downtown Eastside

In Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, one of Canada’s most heavily studied yet persistently misunderstood communities, the intersection of research, ethics, and activism raises difficult questions. ...
Poet Bud Osborn captured reading his poetry in one of the last interviews before passing away in 2014
Culture

Bud Osborn: The Voice of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

Bud Osborn was more than a poet. He was a symbol of resilience and resistance for Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. Born in Michigan and raised ...

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Understanding the full scope of the Downtown Eastside means listening to the many voices that shape it. We are driven by curiosity and a desire to understand better the community we are part of. This is a space for conversation, not conclusions.

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A statue of Lady Justice holding scales and a sword, silhouetted against a bright glowing circular background, symbolizing legal fairness and the complexities of the justice system.

February 15, 2025

Policy

Why Repeat Offenders Keep Getting Bail in British Columbia

Glenn W

Two marionette puppets from Wonderful Joe are on stage, with one resembling an elderly man wearing a floral tie and cardigan, and the other a bearded man in a red jacket, alongside a puppet dog lying on a table.

February 14, 2025

Culture

Ronnie Burkett’s Wonderful Joe Brings Puppetry Mastery to Vancouver

Teresa G

A group of women participate in the Women’s Memorial March, with one woman wearing a woven cedar hat and holding a drum, singing during the gathering.

February 13, 2025

Community

Downtown Eastside Marks 34th Women’s Memorial March

Monika M