Stories of anxiety and excitement for those living and working in Vancouver
Through its unique geography, economy and demographics, Vancouver offers a unique perspective on what fears and hopes occupy the minds of Canadians
Story and photos by MARC GUIDO BOLEN
At the Voice, we hope upon finding someone excited about the same thing you are, you become more excited. Upon finding someone worried about the same things you are, you become a little less worried.
Through its unique geography, economy and demographics, Vancouver offers a unique perspective on what fears and hopes occupy the minds of Canadians.
From Feb. 6, to Feb. 8, business owners and residents were asked what they worried about and what they were excited about. From a cancer researcher to a tattoo artist, there were a range of answers and insights, many of which are linked through shared experience and understanding.
“I’m worrying about how these wines are going. Actually, it is going pretty good, pretty well. A few days ago we took apple juice here, so it’s fermenting right now. It’s an important process going inside for winemaking. It’s pretty, yeah, it makes me nervous, but everything is going pretty well. So, yeah, worrying about all of these things. But as long as everything is okay, it’s good. I’m not nervous too much.”
“I mean everything happening south of us, everything in America is generally terrifying for especially LGBTQ people… Yeah, I guess just the political landscape in general is really even more shaky. I feel like the shakiest I’ve ever seen it or known of it.”
“I’m happy to be here, very fortunate to be here, very fortunate to be from here. I’m happy in the woods. I’m happy exploring nature and just learning more about life.”
“I am excited that it’s sunny out. I’m excited that it’s, I’m still alive and breathing and I still have these and I’m able to create.”
“Today I am worried about the annexation of Canada. I think that’s on a lot of people’s minds…it’s hard not to have that consume you. So I’m very, it’s in the forefront of my mind Right, it’s definitely heavy, it’s a heavy weight, you know, because there’s a lot to lose.”
“Today I am worried about the annexation of Canada. I think that’s on a lot of people’s minds…it’s hard not to have that consume you. So I’m very, it’s in the forefront of my mind Right, it’s definitely heavy, it’s a heavy weight, you know, because there’s a lot to lose.”
“I am transgender. So one thing that I am worried about or scared about today is my existence in North America.”
“I’m excited about my research. It keeps me going.You have to have a passion in life to make life worthwhile in this absurd world.”
“I’m worried about if this snow gonna go away or not. Because it’s affecting the business.”
“I’m worried that I’m not entirely fully prepared for the evening. I mean, I’m not too worried. Ticket sales went well, feeding the homeless. In fact, I’ve had inquiries about people coming to the door and buying tickets there. So the fundraiser will be raising its funds…I also have to feed the dogs, make sure I don’t miss that because I won’t have much time.”
Great pictures!
Thanks Jude!