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A Place in Time

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A Place in Time

Reflections on home, community and belonging

Available Oct 2 - Nov 6

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Stories In This Issue:

A Place in Time
A rooftop garden grows a community
The Heart of the City Festival is almost here!
Stigma can make addiction in the Punjabi community difficult to recognize

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Tickets for Our Annual Fundraiser Are on Sale Now!

Join us on October 20 for Megaphone’s annual fundraiser, The Evening Edition, featuring keynote speaker Jen St. Denis and an evening exploring journalism and democracy in support of Megaphone’s programs.

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The 2027 Hope in Shadows Calendar Is Out Now!

The theme is 'Work — Celebrating Labour in All Its Forms'

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Our 2026 edition of Voices of the Street is out now!

Through poetry, prose and artwork, contributors reflect on what it means to navigate the world with vulnerability and care.

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