Resources for the BC magazine industry and others.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of July 7, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
Shaleeta Harrison, Publications Manager, LINK Magazine
“Working in magazines is a vibrant and engaging experience.”
COVID-19 devastates magazine publishing sector
Based on a nationwide survey distributed in March 2020 to publishers by a consortium of magazine associations, 154 publishers representing 394 publications across Canada estimate they will lose up to $65 million in revenues.
Upcoming Magazine Submission and Other Deadlines as of April 14, 2020
Of interest to our members. Includes contests, calls for submission, awards and a fellowship.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of April 14, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond. Includes recent cancellations and postponements.
CBC reports on impact of crisis on local newspapers and magazines
April 9, 2020 coverage.
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.
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of March 17, 2020
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
On the Coronavirus, MagsWest 2020, and all that
Conference postponed until September 2020.
Job Opportunity: Publisher, the Verdict, Vancouver
Full-time, permanent. Application deadline: March 20, 2020.
CPF Aid To Publishers 2020-2021 Program Now Open!
Forms, guidelines, and modernization plans have all been posted. Deadline: March 16, 2020
Upcoming Magazine Submission and Other Deadlines as of February 6, 2020
Of interest to our members. Includes contests, calls for submission, awards and a fellowship.
Shashi Bhat, Editor, EVENT Magazine
“The breadth of creativity is exceptional if editors are willing to search for it.”
Jessica Johns, Managing Editor, Room Magazine
“With changing times, there must be a change in the medium in which publishers and editors choose to publish their work.”
New Award for BC Magazine of the Year
As well as new achievement awards for Manitoba and Saskatchewan magazines by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA).
Upcoming Events and ProDev as of December 12, 2019
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Upcoming Magazine Submission and Other Deadlines as of December 12, 2019
Of interest to our members. Includes contests, calls for submission, awards and a fellowship.
Job Opportunity: Editorial Assistant (Internship), Page One Publishing, Victoria – FILLED
Part-time (28 hours/week), $21/hour, Oct./19 to Mar./20, with break between Christmas and New Year’s.
CANCELLED – Tax basics for freelancers workshop, November 7 with Jessica Somers
Cancelled because of lack of interest.
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 Events and ProDev as of September 23, 2019
Conferences and other events of interest to magazine professionals in Canada, the U.S. and beyond.
Upcoming Magazine Submission and Other Deadlines as of September 22, 2019
Of interest to our members. Includes contests, calls for submission, awards and a fellowship.
Delay to Canada Periodical Fund Aid To Publishers Program for 2020-2021
More news expected later this fall.
Job Opportunity: Graphic Design Intern, BAZOOF! Magazine – FILLED
For student or recent graduate (within 3 years), 20 hours/week, 20 weeks from September to end of January/early February, not including holiday break, $14.06/hour, Vancouver. Open until filled.