
Local Journalism Initiative Extended for 2024-27
Because you deserve to know: Local Journalism Initiative extended by 3 years, 2024-2027, announced $58.8 million by Minister of Canadian Heritage

Because you deserve to know: Local Journalism Initiative extended by 3 years, 2024-2027, announced $58.8 million by Minister of Canadian Heritage

Deadline April 30, 2024 to participate in Google’s open call for news organizations wishing to receive compensation under the Online News Act.

If not, it’s easily done. You can then receive a yearly payment and royalties for use of your magazine(s), whether print or online.

Join us Apr 2 for a Canada-wide webinar with Allison Baker and Viviane Fairbank, Truth in Journalism Project, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. EST

Join us Mar 18, 2024 for a Canada-wide webinar with Ryan Dohrn, new business development, advertising essentials, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. EST

Join us Mar 5, 2024 for a Canada-wide webinar with media leaders James Hewes and Scott Jamieson, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. CST / 2 p.m. EST

Join us Feb 29 for a Canada-wide webinar with Dan Oshinsky, learn about newsletter ad revenue, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. EST

Join us Feb 21, 2024 for a Canada-wide webinar with brand storytelling consultant Trish Snyder, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. EST

Join us Feb 13, 2024 for a Canada-wide webinar with Ryan Dohrn, owner of Niche Media Events, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. CST / 2 p.m. EST

Join us Jan 23, 2024 for a Canada-wide webinar with Indigenous publisher Eden Fineday, IndigiNews, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 1 p.m. CST / 2 p.m. EST / 3 p.m. AST / 3:30 p.m. NST

Deadline for funding application is Nov 30, 2023. Links to application guidelines and more, and CPF contact information

Join us Dec 12 for a Canada-wide webinar with newsletter expert Dan Oshinsky, Inbox Collective, 11 a.m. PST / 12 p.m. MST / 2 p.m. EST

Join us Dec. 7 for a Canada-wide webinar with Bryce Gruber, digital growth expert and Director, Commerce Content, SJC, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST

Join us Nov. 9 for a Canada-wide webinar with Lisa Heyamoto, Director of Programming, Member Education, LION Publishers, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST

Join us Nov. 22 for a Canada-wide webinar with Julie Fiorini, General Manager, CanadaHelps, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST

Join us Oct. 24 for a webinar with Mhairi Petrovic, Founder, Out-Smarts Marketing, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST

Join us Oct 3 with Jacquie Loch, content strategy media executive, SJC Media Canada, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST

Join us on Sep. 27 with developer and consultant Dmitry Beniaminov, 11 a.m.– 12 p.m. PST / 12–1 p.m. MST / 2–3 p.m. EST

On April 17, 2023 at BC Book Day in Victoria, Lana Popham, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport announced $400,000 in new funding 2024-2026 for BC books and magazines.

Guests: Magazine exporter Regina Erak and journalist Lisa Kadane

North American magazine veterans discuss what worked, what didn’t, and what’s to be learned. Come join the conversation!

A hands-on workshop demystifying the world of crowdfunding for publishing projects

By Zenev and Associates based on 2021 Jan-Mar feedback from publishers, staff, freelancers and others in the Canadian magazine industry. AMPA/MagsBC initiative.

Canada Periodical Fund and Canada Council for the Arts funding.

With Jessica Fabrizius. Includes features, costs, and user experience of 11 providers. Registrants will receive the draft report in advance of the webinar.