Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund (BCFFE), the Government of B.C. is providing $15 million in one-time grants to eligible events in response to challenges the sector is facing, such as reduced revenue and sponsorships, and rising costs of equipment and services.
Magazine Publishing
B.C.’s Creative Sector Honours and Celebrates Black History Month 2024
February marks Black History Month, a time dedicated to learning, honouring, and reflecting upon the past and future of Black communities in British Columbia and worldwide. The creative industries are actively participating by celebrating, amplifying stories,...
Creative BC announces first recipients of the Pilot Podcast Program
Vancouver, B.C. (September 20, 2023) – Creative BC is pleased to name 11 grant recipients of the Pilot Podcast Program (the Program). Recipients may receive up to $15,000 for the development, production, and promotion of B.C.-based podcast productions. With over...
Canada Periodical Fund – Business Innovation
The Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) from Canadian Heritage provides financial assistance to Canadian print magazines, print community newspapers (non-daily) and digital periodicals, to enable them to overcome market disadvantages and continue to provide Canadian readers...
Canada Periodical Fund – Collective Initiatives
The Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) from Canadian Heritage provides financial assistance to Canadian print magazines, print community newspapers (non-daily) and digital periodicals, to enable them to overcome market disadvantages and continue to provide Canadian readers...
FIPP World Media Congress 2023 Highlights
The 45th FIPP World Media Congress took place from 6-8 June 2023 in Cascais, Portugal. Congress 2023 brought together people from a cross-section of media and technology businesses. With an investment from the Department of Canadian Heritage and Creative BC, the...
Historic investment promotes stability, jobs for B.C.’s creative sector
The Province is providing a historic contribution of $42 million to support people and businesses working in motion picture, music, publishing and interactive digital media industries in British Columbia.
Upcoming Magazine Publishing Submission Deadlines – February 2023
The Malahat Review May. 1, 2023: Far Horizons Award for Short Fiction (opens Feb) Aug. 1, 2023: Constance Rook Creative Non-Fiction Prize (opens May) Portal Annual submission call every fall, one to Vancouver Island University students (deadline Nov. 24, 2023), the...
The Province is providing $30 million to support B.C.-based fairs, festivals, and events
Through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events Fund (BCFFE), the Government of B.C. is providing $30 million in one-time grants to eligible events in response to challenges the sector is facing, such as loss of staffing and volunteers, supply-chain issues, and a...
Spotlight on BC January 2023
In this Issue B.C.'s creative sector honours Black History Month Creative BC and BC Arts Council announce 14 recipients of the Interactive Fund Deadline closing soon for the IP BC Pilot Program Apply to join the Vancouver delegation at SXSW 2023 Submit to showcase at...
2023 B.C. Magazine Industry Survey
The Magazine Association of BC invites you to complete their annual B.C. magazine industry survey. It will be their primary planning and advocacy tool for the next year. Complete the survey by January 23 at midnight here.
Apply now Canadian Heritage Aid to Publishers
The Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund is designed to provide eligible Canadian publishers of print magazines, print community newspapers and digital periodicals with the financial support they need to produce and distribute high-quality,...
National Magazine Awards: A guide to writing contests
The National Media Awards Foundation has compiled a comprehensive list of national and international writing contests that are open to Canadian writers, poets and creators. There are competitions for everyone – from seasoned, published writers to up-and-coming writers...
Creative Industries Week 2022 | #BCCreates Stars of Tomorrow
The seventh annual Creative Industries Week is bringing industry associations, stakeholders and creators together to showcase and celebrate B.C.’s dynamic creative sector the week of May 16, 2022. The diverse creators from the book publishing, interactive + digital...
45th National Magazine Awards Call for Entries
Call for Entries to the 45th annual National Magazine Awards is open. This year, there are 28 categories and nine additional cross-program categories Canadian content creators and magazines can submit their original work to, for the chance to be recognized by Canada’s most prestigious media awards organization. The 2022 NMAs will also feature two special awards: Magazine Grand Prix and the Foundation Award for Outstanding Achievement.
The State of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in the Canadian Magazine Industry Survey
The Magazine Association of BC would like to support its membership and the magazine industry across Canada to be more diverse, inclusive and equitable.
Spotlight on BC July 2020 Newsletter
Read Creative BC’s July 2020 issue of Spotlight 2020
BC’s Creative Industries Lead the Way in Sustainability
By Prem Gill
Export Seminars for Creative Industries
CANADIAN HERITAGE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CREATIVE BC AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA, WILL BE HOSTING AN EXPORT SEMINAR FOR COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. The Seminar will be in Vancouver on Thursday November 22, 2018. This seminar will provide...
Congratulations to Our CEO Prem Gill for Making Vancouver Magazine’s Power 50
The 18th Annual power ranking.