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Cover to Cover: A Mini Magazine Conference

March 22, in person in Toronto by Issues Magazine Shop, live stream, a one–day conference that celebrates the people, ideas, and stories shaping magazines today

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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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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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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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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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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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PROCLAMATION: BC Magazine Day – November 30, 2025

Sunday, November 30 has been declared BC Magazine Day 2025! Celebrate and help spread the word on your social media channels and newsletters.

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Poster style image with a number of BC magazines spread in the background. Text reads: DIY Zine Station for BC Magazine Day 2025, brought to you (shown as logos): Magazine Association of BC, SFU English, ESU. Make your own zine and take home a FREE copy of a BC-made magazine, Tuesday, Nov 25, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., SFU Student Union Building 3rd floor - near the SUB Social Stage, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC. magsbc.com

BC Magazine Day 2025 at SFU SUB, Nov. 25

Join MagsBC Nov 25 at SFU’s Burnaby Mountain campus to celebrate BC Magazine Day 2025, make your own zine at our DIY Zine Station at the English Student Union.

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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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BC Magazine Publishers: Apply for Creative BC Funding

Magazine Publishers Market Fund 2025/26, attend magazine fairs, conferences, events, promote your publication in foreign & domestic markets, rolling deadline

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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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PROCLAMATION: BC Magazine Day – December 1, 2024

Sunday, December 1 has been declared BC Magazine Day 2024! What will you do to recognize your contribution to our industry for BC Magazine Day 2024?

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CPF Magazine – Aid to Publishers 2025-2026 Program Open

Deadline for funding application for 2025-2026 program is Nov 28, 2023. Links to application guidelines and more, and CPF contact information.

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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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Job: Junior Graphic Designer, NUVO and MONTECRISTO Magazines — CLOSED

Nuvo and Montecristo magazines seeking junior graphic designer, full-time, Vancouver, online and in print, work with small team, closes Sep 15

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Creative BC: Magazine Publishers Travel Support

Creative BC’s Magazine Publishers Travel Support program now open, attend conferences, markets, trade events, apply by July 31, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PDT

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CPF Business Innovation: Final Call for Funding Applications

CPF’s Business Innovation Program open for applications, last chance, deadline July 12, 2024 23:59 p.m. local time

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CPF Special Measures for Journalism 2024-2025 Program Open

CPF’s Special Measures for Journalism (SMJ) Program guidelines and forms for 2024-2025 are online, deadline July 12, 2024 23:59 p.m. local time

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Have You Affiliated with Access Copyright?

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.

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BC Magazine Day 2023 Activities, Nov. 26 and Dec. 3 (Sundays)

BAZOOF! Digi-Mag free workshop webinar Dec. 3 and NatureWILD photography contest launch Nov. 26, both for kids, to celebrate BC Magazine Day 2023.

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PROCLAMATION: BC Magazine Day – November 26, 2023

What will you do to recognize your contribution to our industry on Sunday for BC Magazine Day 2023?

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CPF Magazine – Aid to Publishers 2024-2025 Program Open

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

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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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