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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.

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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.”

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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

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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.

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Jessica Key, Managing Editor, subTerrain

Favourite quote: “If you can see yourself doing anything else, do that instead.” -- Scott Steedman

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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.

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Job: Social Media Coordinator, Seekers Media – FILLED

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.

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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)

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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.

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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

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Fiona Bramble, Managing Editor, Here Magazine

"We just really try and give each other the support and the space we need."

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Job: Audience Engagement Editor, tâpwêwin media | IndigiNews – FILLED

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.

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