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New Publication: Turning a Page
A special booklet showcasing the stories, voices & perspectives of all our MagsBC member publications, celebrating the diversity & creativity of BC’s magazines.
Webinar: Stop Guessing, Start Posting
Join online April 28, 2026 with Angie McKaig: learn about how the LinkedIn algorithm actually works, what content performs for non-B2B brands, and more. 11 a.m.
Pitch Fest 2026 at PNW Creatives Summit
Have the perfect idea for a magazine, and need 10 minutes of one-on-one time to pitch it? Here’s your chance: Connect with editors & magazine professionals.
Pacific Northwest Creatives Summit, April 2026
The PNW Creatives Summit program: designed to spark ideas, deepen conversations & build meaningful connections across the Pacific Northwest creative community.
Engage2026: Conference and a Pitchapalooza Event
2-day virtual conference, the theme: Caretaking. Engagement journalism & community, learning & skills; plus a pitchapalooza event for freelancers & editors
Job: Growth Manager | Canada’s National Observer (CNO)
CNO, an independent digital news outlet, is seeking an experienced Growth Manager, compensation 95K, excellent benefits, location Vancouver, BC, hybrid
Internship: Marketing and Sales Intern, BAZOOF! — FILLED
Opportunity: Marketing & sales intern, BAZOOF!™ at Dream Wave Publishing Inc., digital magazine publishing, $20/h, 20 hrs/wk, 20 weeks, remote, open until filled
Internship: Magazine Intern, EVENT Magazine — FILLED
Opportunity: EVENT is hiring a magazine intern for summer 2026, P/T 10 hours/week, 20 weeks, $22/hour + 4% vacation pay, other benefits, apply by Mar 31
Webinar: Pitch Perfect, April 2, 2026
A webinar on pitching & submitting to magazines, presented by MagsBC & PNW Creatives Summit, moderator Jessica Key; panelists Omar Mouallem, Chimedum Ohaegbu, Jackie Wong
Cover to Cover: A Mini Magazine Conference
March 22, in person in Toronto by Issues Magazine Shop, live stream, a one–day conference that celebrates the people, ideas, and stories shaping magazines today
Upcoming Events and Professional Development as of Mar 10, 2026
Conferences and professional development of interest to the magazine industry, journalists and writers in Canada, the U.S. and beyond, updated Mar 10, 2026
Jim Barr & Jeremy Derksen, Co-Publishers, Seekers Media
Interview: Jim Barr & Jeremy Derksen about the story behind the three Seekers Magazines, the change they like to see in the magazine industry; thoughts on AI.
Non-Traditional Newsstands: More Venues Join
Update to the Non-Traditional Newsstands Project, three more newsstands set up around the Lower Mainland and more locations to be announced soon.
Glenn Alderson, Editor-in-Chief, RANGE Magazine
On publishing a small niche magazine & collaboration, the key element to future success in the magazine industry. Favourite quote: “Make your own momentum.”
Sandra Murphy, Director of Communications, Principl(ed)
How Principl(ed) magazine contributes to the BC school system. Sandra Murphy’s favourite quote: “A word after a word after a word is power.” ― Margaret Atwood
Job: Editor, Automotive Retailers Publishing
Full-time, flexible work schedule, 60K annually, remote, work from home, British Columbia, generous group benefits. Apply by March 13, 2026.
Jessica Key, Managing Editor, subTerrain
Favourite quote: “If you can see yourself doing anything else, do that instead.” — Scott Steedman
Upcoming Magazine Submissions, Contests, Deadlines as of Feb 9, 2026
MagsBC member magazines open for submissions and/or offering contests, types of content accepted, submission periods and deadlines, updated Feb 9, 2026.
Job: Social Media Coordinator, Seekers Media
Full-time 30 hours/week, remote/flexible, self-starter, must reside in BC or AB, social media coordinator. Apply by Feb 12, 1:00 p.m. MST, start Mar 9.
Richard Mackie, Publisher, The British Columbia Review
Favourite quote: “Life is like playing a violin solo in public and learning the instrument as one goes on.” — Samuel Butler (1835-1902)
New Initiative: Turning a Page
MagsBC member magazine amplification initiative to spotlight the people, stories, and ideas behind all our MagsBC publications. Details and prompts to come.
Non-Traditional Newsstands: Pilot 2, 2026
New year, new participating magazines, 2026 starts off by welcoming new members to the Non-Traditional Newsstands Project, promote & sell at limited pop-up shops
Fiona Bramble, Managing Editor, Here Magazine
“We just really try and give each other the support and the space we need.”
Job: Audience Engagement Editor, tâpwêwin media | IndigiNews
Full-time, permanent, 32 hours/week, flexible 4-day work week, 71-80K annually, remote, anywhere in Canada, extensive benefits. Apply by Jan. 5, 2026.