Brief announcement about Journalism Tax Measures and Canadian Heritage funding.
Innovative Approaches to Copyright Matters – Webinar, Nov. 13
10:30 a.m. PST. Access Copyright talks about their copyright tracking initiatives.
Kerry Slavens, Editor-in-Chief, Page One Publishing
“You have to really focus on what will appeal to your niche audience, because a magazine is really a conversation with them.”
Upcoming Magazine Submission and Other Deadlines as of July 9, 2019
Of interest to our members. Includes contests, calls for submission, awards and a fellowship.
Richer, Deeper, Better: Greater Inclusivity, Accountability and Respect in Publishing Workshops – UPDATE
In Vancouver and Victoria, May 23 and 24. Workshops feature Cicely Blain, Chelene Knight, Melanie Samuels and Jónina Kirton. Sessions include respectful work environment (employer’s obligations, HR best practices), unpacking diversity (cultural appropriation, indigenization, etc.), the front lines (role plays on how to deal with discrimination and harassment), and supporting change.
BC Book Day and Creative Industries Week return to Victoria, April 30 and May 1
Magazine professionals, publishers, freelancers and students are welcome to attend but must RSVP.
Job Opportunity: Editorial Designer, Page One Publishing, Victoria – FILLED
Page One Publishing is looking for a talented and experienced editorial designer. As a valued member of the team, you’ll thrive in a performance-driven environment that emphasizes employee leadership and accountability for delivering results. Page One Publishing, established in 1998, is one of British Columbia’s largest independent magazine publishers. Learn more about us online: http://www.pageonepublishing.ca/ […]
Job Opportunity: Intern, TCR (The Capilano Review), Vancouver – FILLED
Half-time position from October 2017 to February 2018, focusing on TCR’s website overhaul.
Jim Wong-Chu, Asian Canadian Writers Workshop Co-founder, Passes Away
Our condolences on the passing July 12 of Jim Wong-Chu, a literary powerhouse and a firecracker of a man. If you’d like to find out more about Jim, check out the following: Ricepaper magazine remembrance article by Karla Comanda. The Georgia Straight news item Jim’s photo show at Centre A CBC Radio 1 Interview with […]
Access Copyright Wins Decision on Fair Dealing Guidelines
The Federal Court of Canada found that “York [University]’s Fair Dealing Guidelines are not fair in either their terms or their application.”
Video: Gold-Star HR Management for Small Magazines
Human resources principles and practices for staff, interns, students and volunteers which can be applied at any size of magazine or not-for-profit organization.
Internship Subsidy Program 2017-2018: Call for Expressions of Interest
MagsBC is now accepting applications from our member magazines. Deadline for expressions of interest July 7.
Job Opportunity: Project Coordinator, Association of Book Publishers of BC – FILLED
The ABPBC is looking for a full-time Project Coordinator to help plan and execute projects that serve the needs of the diverse BC book publishing industry and engage book-related communities.
MagNet 2017: Queering the Media: The Making of a Magazine for LGBTQ+ Women
A report on the session on Lez Spread the Word (LSTW) magazine by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
MagNet 2017: The Business of Podcasting
A report on the session by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
MagNet 2017: State of the Newsstand Nation
A report on this session, which looks at trends and issues over the last year, by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
MagNet 2017: Getting Big by Staying Small: Magazines, Digital & the Power of Niche
A report on the session by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
MagNet 2017 Session: Because It’s 2017: Living Diversity at Your Magazine
A report on the panel by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
MagNet 2017: Highlights
A summary of the main points gleaned from the conference by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.
Darren Bernaerdt, Publisher of Pacific Rim Magazine
“There is an opportunity for more people than ever to share their ideas and stories. A diverse range of messages enhances the fabric of society.”
Jennifer Landels, Managing Editor of Pulp Literature Magazine
“Turning pixels on the screen to something beautiful you can touch, feel, and read in the bathtub never gets old.”
Job Opportunity: City Editor – Vancouver magazine (1 Year Contract) – Yellow Pages
The City Editor will be our in-house expert on all things Vancouver.
Job Opportunity: Writer-Editor-Journalist – Adbusters Media Foundation
Adbusters Media Foundation is looking for a creative writer/journalist with an activist bent. Must be politically minded and engaged with the pressing issues of our time.
MagNet, June 7-9, 2016, Toronto – Report
by Jane Hope, Vice-President, MagsBC Board and recipient of the Volunteer of the Year award for 2016. MagNet, Canada’s national magazine conference, is one of the hallmarks of the Canadian magazine calendar. Hosted by Magazines Canada, our national magazine association, this year marked a shift in leadership, with the new CEO Matthew Holmes at the […]
Peter Chettleburgh, Editor & Publisher of Aquaculture North America
Peter Chettleburgh loves the creative aspect of publishing and enjoys producing news because it allows him to “be nosy”.