Tag: member magazines

Newsstand in the UBC AMS Nest. Photo by Sun Woo Baik.

Huge Expansion for Non-Traditional Newsstands!

6 more venues join NTN project, expanding venues, and restocking existing ones: Douglas College, UBC AMS Nest, North Island College, Kafka's Coffee, Jack’s Spot.

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Logo of National Media Awards Foundation: 49th Annual National Magazine Awards: And the nominees are...,in grey and red, including graphics

National Magazine Awards Nominations 2026

The National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF) announces the nominees for the 49th annual National Magazine Awards, including MagsBC members magazines.

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A spread of BC magazines on a black background

New Publication: Turning a Page

A special booklet showcasing the stories, voices & perspectives of all our MagsBC member publications, celebrating the diversity & creativity of BC’s magazines.

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Jim Barr and Jeremy Derksen colour portraits with ski outfits in a snowy landscape

Jim Barr & Jeremy Derksen, Co-Publishers, Seekers Media

Interview: Jim Barr & Jeremy Derksen about the story behind the three Seekers Magazines, the change they like to see in the magazine industry; thoughts on AI.

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Photo of newsstand against large windows at University Canada West, Vancouver, BC, featuring a variety of BC magazines. Photo by Sun Woo Baik.

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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Colour portrait of Glenn Anderson against a plain, rose-coloured background.

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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Colour portrait of Sandra Murphy, Director of Communications, Principl(ed)

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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A full-size colour portrait of Jessica Key, seated on the ground on a magenta, seamless background facing forward and smiling into the camera. She is cupping her face with her right arm and wears a colourful, glittering outfit, tight crop

Jessica Key, Managing Editor, subTerrain

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

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Colour portrait of Richard Mackie, publisher of The British Columbia Review, in an outdoor setting, smiling

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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A spread of BC magazines on a black background

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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Interior view of the Student Union Building at Simon Fraser University, showing a display of MagsBC member magazines beside a post and above a staircase.

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, standing portrait photographed from the top with an abstracted background of light and shadow, cropped image

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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Emily Fedoruk & Katherine Gear Chambers, Co-Editors, The Capilano Review

"In the words of RuPaul’s Drag Race ..., our own childhood pastime lays the foundation for so many of our shared skills"

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Gwen Roberts, Vice-President/Marketing Director, Motorcycle Mojo

"The message is simple: get off the phone and leave the computer behind and experience for yourself what the world has to offer."

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Non-Traditional Newsstands: Pilot 2, So Far

We're expanding the Free Newsstands initiative of the Non-Traditional Newsstands project, calling on publishers to join: free promotion, expand distribution, new readers

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Sun Woo Baik sitting at a table at Evergreen Cultural Centre Coquitlam displaying MagsBC member magazines including a rack of magazines to his right and a banner to his left, reading: "Discover BC magazines today. Scan the QR code and see all the magazines that are waiting for you. Also, at front of table: There's a world of locally made stories waiting for you.

Non-Traditional Newsstands: Wrapping Up Pilot 1

First edition of non-traditional newsstands project wrapped: 15 print magazines, nine digital magazines, free giveaways, new issues for sale in pop-up shops

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Magazines Canada Resources on US Tariffs

Magazines Canada tariff resources and survey results, impact on the Canadian magazine industry. BC government's tariff response measures to US tariffs.

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Non-Traditional Newsstands: Holiday Sale Pop-Ups

Holiday sale pop-ups non-traditional newsstands, distribution channels for BC magazines in theatres, performing arts venues and festivals, Metro Vancouver.

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Non-Traditional Newsstands Pilot Project

Aim is to test out alternative distribution channels for BC magazines, initial focus on theatres, performing arts venues and festivals in Metro Vancouver.

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Anthony Robinson on beach in front of tree stump

Anthony Robinson, Owner/CEO, Forestnet Magazine

"Back yourself. You never know until you commit to something."

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Call Out: Volunteers for Geist Foundation Board

Geist seeking 4 new volunteer members to join Geist Foundation Board of Directors, starting ASAP. Send expression of interest (etc.) by Dec 1, 2023.

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MagsBC Seeking Member Magazines to Display and/or Sell at Local Theatrical Venues

Experienced theatre presenter and manager Allyson McGrane will be project lead.

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Jessie Johnston, Editor/Publisher, Asparagus Magazine

"Don’t pigeon-hole yourself – try everything you are offered."

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TeLeni Koochin, Publisher, BAZOOF! Magazine

"The industry is very tough right now, but there are also many opportunities."

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Escape from Pale Blue Dot 2

―天文学新時代の幕開け― Dawn of a new era in astronomy ―Images taken after traveling 1.6 million kilometers have been released. By Fraser Monthly, Aug. 2022 Special Feature

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