Magazine Association of BC

Magazine Association of BC MagsBC represents BC's magazine industry! Our members get professional development resources Office open weekdays, visits by appointment only.

The Magazine Association of BC (MagsBC) represents, connects and promotes the BC magazine industry by uniting the talent, knowledge and skills of its publishers. BC magazines foster award-winning talent and represent some of the best periodicals published in Canada. MagsBC membership is made up of roughly 33 titles, including arts and culture, news, business, lifestyle, leisure and special interes

t magazines. These titles represent the diverse interests of British Columbians and are read by more than one million people around the world. MagsBC works to create an environment in which BC magazine publishers can continue to integrate culture with entrepreneurial enthusiasm. Founded in 1993, MagsBC is a member-run organization, with a mandate to work on behalf of our membership. All of our projects are developed in conjunction with our members and respond to their needs.

On December 21, we will set up another pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published   magazines at Mass...
12/19/2024

On December 21, we will set up another pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published magazines at Massey Theatre in . Come watch the performance: The Nutcracker. Read and support our amazing BC !
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Watershed Sentinel The Malahat Review RANGE magazine Room Magazine Event Magazine Asparagus Magazine FOLKLIFE Geist Magazine Portal Magazine Montecristo Magazine subTerrain magazine Pulp Literature The Capilano Review

On Dec 19, we'll set up another pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published   magazines at Evergreen C...
12/17/2024

On Dec 19, we'll set up another pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published magazines at Evergreen Cultural Centre in . Come for the show: Ballet Victoria: The Gift of the Nutcracker. And support local !
https://tinyurl.com/2s45b4yx


Watershed Sentinel The Malahat Review RANGE magazine Room Magazine Event Magazine Asparagus Magazine FOLKLIFE Geist Magazine Portal Magazine Montecristo Magazine subTerrain magazine Pulp Literature The Capilano Review

The annual “speed-dat ing” event for the   is back: The 2025 Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest,  ! Join online January 1...
12/16/2024

The annual “speed-dat ing” event for the is back: The 2025 Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest, ! Join online January 17, 2024 and the PitchFest Orientation webinar on January 6. Register by Dec 22 to select which magazines The annual “speed-dating” event for the is back: The 2025 Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest, ! Join online January 17, 2024 and the PitchFest Orientation webinar on January 6. Register by Dec 22 to select which magazines you plan to pitch.
https://tinyurl.com/54t3de5r
Alberta Magazine Publishers Association Omar Mouallem

On December 18, we will be running a pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published   magazines at Evergr...
12/16/2024

On December 18, we will be running a pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published magazines at Evergreen Cultural Centre in . Come watch the performance, read and support our amazing BC ! https://tinyurl.com/2s45b4yx

Watershed Sentinel The Malahat Review RANGE magazine Room Magazine Event Magazine Asparagus Magazine FOLKLIFE Geist Magazine Portal Magazine Montecristo Magazine subTerrain magazine Pulp Literature The Capilano Review

On December 14, we will be running a pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published   magazines at Presen...
12/14/2024

On December 14, we will be running a pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published magazines at Presentation House Theatre in . Come watch the performance, read and support our amazing BC !

Watershed Sentinel The Malahat Review RANGE magazine Room Magazine Event Magazine Asparagus Magazine FOLKLIFE Geist Magazine Portal Magazine Montecristo Magazine subTerrain magazine Pulp Literature The Capilano Review

On December 14, we will be running a pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published   magazines at Massey...
12/12/2024

On December 14, we will be running a pop-up shop selling holiday gift bundles of locally published magazines at Massey Theatre in . Come watch the performance, read and support our amazing BC !
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Watershed Sentinel The Malahat Review RANGE magazine Room Magazine Event Magazine Asparagus Magazine FOLKLIFE Geist Magazine Portal Magazine Montecristo Magazine subTerrain magazine Pulp Literature The Capilano Review

The annual “speed-dating” event for the   is back: The 2025 Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest,  ! Join online January 17...
12/12/2024

The annual “speed-dating” event for the is back: The 2025 Great Canadian Magazine PitchFest, ! Join online January 17, 2024 and the PitchFest Orientation webinar on January 6. Register by Dec 22 to select which magazines you plan to pitch.
https://tinyurl.com/54t3de5r
Alberta Magazine Publishers Association Omar Mouallem

Read   and support our amazing BC  ! Pulp Literature
12/05/2024

Read and support our amazing BC ! Pulp Literature

You’re Invited! Join us for our 2024 Holiday Launch on Sunday, December 8th at Café Duello in downtown Vancouver. From 2:30-5:00pm, we will be celebrating the launch of Issue 44 with feature readings, signings, and an open mic!

https://pulpliterature.com/the-2024-pulp-lit-holiday-launch/

What a great opportunity for       on Jan 17, 2025! Alberta Magazine Publishers Association Omar Mouallem
12/05/2024

What a great opportunity for on Jan 17, 2025! Alberta Magazine Publishers Association Omar Mouallem

Calling all freelance writers: Are you ready to swipe right on your next big byline? It’s time for PitchFest, the ultimate matchmaking event for Canadian magazine pros! Organized in partnership with Alberta Magazine Publishers Association, this virtual event is designed to help freelancers land paid assignments while helping magazines discover their next great stories.

First, you'll get practical training on pitching from the industry's best. Freelance superstar and PanU founder Omar Mouallem will reveal the architecture of successful pitches, share real-life case studies from his and others’ experiences and learn how to tailor ALL kinds of pitches. Then, you'll be sent into a (virtual) room with editors of Canada’s best magazines for a chance to wow them with story ideas and make important connections.

Only 35 spots are available for this intimate event — learn more and register now!

We had a successful in-person conference    after a five-year hiatus!Attendees enjoyed the variety and quality of sessio...
11/29/2024

We had a successful in-person conference after a five-year hiatus!
Attendees enjoyed the variety and quality of sessions throughout the day, which included 3 inspiring keynotes. Breakout sessions featured expertise on business planning, audience development, technology tools, ethical fact-checking, and indie publisher success stories.
https://magazineswest.com/
Eden Fine Day IndigiNews Jeanette Ageson The Tyee Kim Piper Werker .bake Jessie Johnston Asparagus Magazine .mag
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Tomorrow, Nov. 22 --   conference ! Come join us at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver. Registration will be open from...
11/21/2024

Tomorrow, Nov. 22 -- conference ! Come join us at the VSO School of Music in Vancouver. Registration will be open from 8 – 8:45 a.m. We have a fantastic line-up of professionals and sessions. https://magazineswest.com/sessions/

This Friday is our   conference, in person, in Vancouver! Missed pre-registration? Just come to the VSO School of Music ...
11/20/2024

This Friday is our conference, in person, in Vancouver! Missed pre-registration? Just come to the VSO School of Music on Nov. 22 and register on-site. Registration is open 8 – 8:45 a.m. Details: https://magazineswest.com/

It's   this Friday! Missed the pre-registration deadline to buy your tickets? Don't be shy! Contact us via magazineswest...
11/20/2024

It's this Friday! Missed the pre-registration deadline to buy your tickets? Don't be shy! Contact us via magazineswest.com and we'll make it happen!

Our   conference is this Friday, Nov. 22! We’re looking forward to meeting in person this year, at the VSO School of Mus...
11/18/2024

Our conference is this Friday, Nov. 22! We’re looking forward to meeting in person this year, at the VSO School of Music (843 Seymour Street).
Ticket sales end tonight. Get your tickets now! https://bit.ly/47wsIA0

Meet Kim!   panelist Kim Piper Werker has over two decades of experience as an author, editor and publisher, most recent...
11/16/2024

Meet Kim! panelist Kim Piper Werker has over two decades of experience as an author, editor and publisher, most recently merging her love of crafts and publishing with her company Nine Ten Publications and the online magazine Digits & Threads https://bit.ly/40wZgs3

We’re happy to have Jeanette Ageson, publisher of The Tyee, join our   Indie Publishers Panel! She’s been with The Tyee ...
11/15/2024

We’re happy to have Jeanette Ageson, publisher of The Tyee, join our Indie Publishers Panel! She’s been with The Tyee for 10 years, has led the publication through a transition to a non-profit organization, and has transformed the business model into a primarily reader-supported model. She also serves as the chair of Press Forward, an association of Canadian independent journalism organizations. https://bit.ly/3ArDBa

We’re thrilled to welcome Eden Fine Day, a nêhiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) from Sweetgrass First Nation in Treaty 6 territor...
11/13/2024

We’re thrilled to welcome Eden Fine Day, a nêhiyaw iskwew (Cree woman) from Sweetgrass First Nation in Treaty 6 territory, as a panelist at . Eden is the publisher of IndigiNews, an Indigenous-women-led journalism outlet and leader in trauma-informed journalism, prioritizing the cultural safety of staff and community members while decolonizing the practice of journalism. https://bit.ly/3NVVfFX
IndigiNews Indigenous Editors Association

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