On March 4, join the Burnaby Board of Trade for an engaging panel discussion with top women professionals sharing their experiences, stories, and thoughts on leadership in the Media Industry. The panel will be moderated by Creative BC CEO, Prem Gill. Enjoy lunch and...
Events
Indigenous Representation in Literature with Salt and Sage Books
Join Erin Olds, Jordan Merica, Ronkwahrhakónha, and Hinahina Gray on March 23, 2024 at 11:00am Pacific Time. for an important discussion about Indigenous Representation in Literature. If you have ever wondered if non-Indigenous writers should include Indigenous...
Freedom to Read Week 2024
Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom. As of 2024, Freedom to Read Week entered a new phase led by Library and Archives Canada, the Canadian Urban Libraries Council, and...
Magazine Publishing Essentials 2024
MagsBC presents a half-day intensive with three dynamite speakers, on topics that will help set you and your team up for success in 2024. Whether you are a publisher, editor, account executive, audience development or marketing, there are essential tools here for you....
Best Practices for Creating a Successful Funding Application
Presented by Webseries Canada, learn tips and tricks for creating great applications for funding.
Issues Live: Vancouver Speaker Series + Pop-Up Shop
Issues Magazine Shop, an independent Toronto magazine retailer and gathering place, presents an evening on the highs and lows of publishing independent magazines right here in Vancouver. Alieska Robles, Hamaka, Magnus Greaves, RACEWKND, and Becca Clarkson, SAD Mag...
BCLA Library Conference
The annual BC Library Conference is the work and responsibility of the British Columbia Library Association and serves as the most important aspect of the Association’s commitment to professional development for members and the library community. BCLA mounts the...
Yours, Mine & Ours: Rights, Royalties and Resistance
Yours, Mine and Ours, the itinerant copyright series brought to you by Artists Legal Outreach (BC), Artists Legal Advice Service (ON) and the National Network of Legal Clinics, presents Yours, Mine and Ours: Rights, Royalties and Resistance, a conversation between...
Creative Industries Week 2023
Creative Industries Week is a celebration of the creative industries and the talented people who drive them forward. The showcases provided insight into the many successful companies, organizations and initiatives that exist within the creative sector. The week-long...
Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Economic Outlook Forum 2023: Executive Perspective Panel
In a competitive market for skilled employees and new businesses, is the Greater Vancouver region well suited to support business development and growth? Industry leaders from major organizations in the region will discuss the opportunities and challenges facing their...
2023 Digital Publishing Awards: Call for Entries
It’s that time of year again! Submissions are now being accepted for the 8th annual Digital Publishing Awards. Check out the full category lineup here. Canadian digital publishers—including those that support established brands in consumer & B2B magazines,...
46th National Magazine Awards: Call for Entries
It’s that time of year again! The call for entries for the 46th annual National Magazine Awards is now open! Check out the full category lineup here. Submissions are open to Canadian print and digital magazines and to Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents (landed...
Vancouver TAIWANfest Way forward: Creative Export and Exchange?
Way forward: Creative Export and Exchange? What have we learned from the pandemic? With the borders reopening, the world will intertwine once again. These past few years have challenged many things, including physical mobility, how we relate to each other and the...
Keep Your Magazine Healthy: Grant Writing “Doctor” Sessions
Meet with grant writer and strategic planner Allyson McGrane for advice and assistance with your magazine. About this event The Magazine Association of BC is offering magazine publishers and staff 45-minute one-on-one Magazine "Doctor" sessions with grant writer and...
Take Your Magazine to the Next Level: Case Studies in Innovation
North American magazine veterans discuss what worked, what didn't, and what's to be learned. Come join the conversation! About this event There's no denying that the magazine industry has faced a number of challenges in recent years. But it's time to look on the...
It’s Not ALL Bad: 10 Trends & Publishing Lessons from an Unprecedented Year
Reflecting on the major opportunities and challenges facing the magazine industry in Canada today About this event Magazine publishing in Canada has undergone major shifts over the last couple of years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the landscape has been in flux...
Vancouver Film School Online Industry Talks: Prem Gill
Learn how to better understand and break into B.C.’s creative industries. On Tuesday, May 10, VFS invites you to an Online Industry Talk with Prem Gill, CEO for Creative BC – a government organization that seeks to unite, sustain, and grow B.C.’s creative sector. Join...
Upgrade Your House Style: Anti-Oppressive Copy-Editing
This three-hour workshop will be split into two parts. In the first part, writer and editor andrea bennett will explore principles and themes in anti-oppressive copy-editing, including building collaborative relationships with writers, and navigating current...
The Magazine Editors Summit
Bringing editors from across Canada together to discuss the current landscape of magazine editing. About this event The Magazine Association of BC presents a summit for magazine editors. Editors from publications across Canada will come together to talk about...