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Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault
March 25, 2020

News release: COVID-19: The Government of Canada is taking action to support the publishing and news sectors

Brief announcement about Journalism Tax Measures and Canadian Heritage funding.

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Magazine Association of BC, Copyright resource
November 7, 2019

Innovative Approaches to Copyright Matters – Webinar, Nov. 13

10:30 a.m. PST. Access Copyright talks about their copyright tracking initiatives.

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Kerry Slavens
September 27, 2019

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.”

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July 10, 2019

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.

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June 10, 2019

Job Opportunity: Managing Editor, The Capilano Review – FILLED

Part-time (26 hours/week), $31,096 per year plus a monthly benefits stipend and a 4% per year annual cost of living increase, Vancouver, BC.

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May 14, 2019

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.

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March 25, 2019

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.

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March 25, 2019

Applications for internship subsidies extended to April 25, 2019

The Magazine Association of BC still has some funding available for subsidies of up to $4500 to assist member magazines with the cost of an internship.

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March 25, 2019

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/ […]

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January 10, 2019

Call for Internship Subsidy Applications until February 1, 2019

Member magazines can apply for subsidies of up to $4500 for an internship between April 1, 2019 and February 29, 2020.

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December 23, 2018

Found! A Beginner’s Approach to SEO for Magazine Publishers

How to use a better understanding of SEO to increase the online discoverability of your magazine’s website.

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January 26, 2018

Internship Subsidy Program 2018: Call for Applications

MagsBC is now accepting applications from our member magazines for spring and summer 2018.

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September 8, 2017

Job Opportunity: Intern, TCR (The Capilano Review), Vancouver – FILLED

Half-time position from October 2017 to February 2018, focusing on TCR’s website overhaul.

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July 13, 2017

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 […]

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July 12, 2017

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.”

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July 5, 2017

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.

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June 22, 2017

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.

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June 22, 2017

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.

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May 19, 2017

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.

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May 19, 2017

MagNet 2017: The Business of Podcasting

A report on the session by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

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May 19, 2017

MagNet 2017: Niche Covers that Worked and Why

A report on the session by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

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May 19, 2017

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.

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May 19, 2017

MagNet 2017 Session: Because It’s 2017: Living Diversity at Your Magazine

A report on the panel by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

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May 19, 2017

MagNet 2017: Highlights

A summary of the main points gleaned from the conference by Natasha Sanders-Kay, MagsBC Board Member.

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May 15, 2017

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.”

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Copyright © MagsBC 2020. All rights reserved. We acknowledge that the Magazine Association of BC carries out its work on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) First Nations.