How it is (Hastings Street November 2007-September 2012): A poem
"How it is," A poem by Mercedes Eng. Download the pdf here
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Yearly Archives
2013
“Now, more than ever, we need unity and solidarity.” DTES hunger…
Over 125 Downtown Eastside residents packed into the Carnegie Theatre on May 26th for a celebration and feast…
The struggle continues after the BC election
The May 14 provincial election proved to be a disappointment to many in the DTES.
We are now saddled with…
Home Turf – A sex worker speaks out against gentrification
The invasion of high end businesses and expensive condos into the Downtown Eastside has brought pressure…
A 5-point plan to make the DTES a Social Justice Zone: By the Editors
We acknowledge that the Downtown Eastside occupies the unceded territories of the Tsleil-Waututh, Musqueam and…
Film review – My Brooklyn
“My Brooklyn” is a moving, informative but ultimately very sad documentary about how a vibrant diverse…
Homes or an art palace? Which would you choose?
City council is happy with a new deal to give $22 million worth of land to a non-profit developer to build…
Why I Love the Downtown Eastside: A poem
First of all, let me ask you some questions.
What is it that you wish to capture?
Is it the essence…
Good news for Asia hotel residents
ATIRA women’s resource society will be the new manager of the Asia Hotel on Pender St. owned by the Mah Society.…
Good Neighbour, Bad Neighbour – Learning from experiences with ‘Good…
“Good Neighbour Agreements” may sound like friendly and harmless arrangements for community living, but what’s…