Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

Celebrate National Indigenous History Month 2025 with B.C.’s Creative Sector

June 21 marks National Indigenous Peoples Day and in June we observe National Indigenous History Month. It is a vital time for reflection on our collective past for all who live and work on the Indigenous lands now known as Canada, and, more…
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A Month of Music: B.C.’s Festival-Filled June Kicks Off Summer

June is just around the corner, and B.C.'s music scene is getting ready to turn up the volume. Across the province, stages are being set for a diverse lineup of festivals that span genres, cities, and scenic backdrops. Whether you’re planning…
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Wilderness, Designed: Made in British Columbia

There’s something about British Columbia. Maybe it’s the cinematic landscapes, maybe it’s the creative independence. Either way, it seems to lend itself to the art of survival — not just in the wilderness, but on-screen, in pixels. Two…
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Web Summit 2025: Spotlighting B.C.’s Creative Tech Ecosystem on the Global Stage

From May 27–30, the global tech spotlight will shine on Vancouver as the city hosts Web Summit Vancouver – the first-ever North American edition of the Web Summit series. Known for organizing large-scale technology events in Lisbon, Rio…
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Meet the Publisher: Q&A with Brian Lam at Arsenal Pulp Press

Vancouver-based publisher Arsenal Pulp Press is renowned for amplifying diverse voices and pushing the boundaries of contemporary literature. With over 400 titles currently in print, Arsenal Pulp publishes between 15 and 20 new titles per year,…
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Celebrating National Magazine Day with Geist Magazine

On May 21st, we observe National Magazine Day, a day to honour the enduring impact of magazines on culture, journalism, and storytelling. It serves as a reminder of the rich history and continued relevance of print media in an increasingly digital…
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: May 2025

Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights titles from B.C.-owned publishers that are sold in independent bookstores across the province. Discover some of their standout picks for May:   Dreaming Alongside by Monique Gray Smith With…
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B.C. Magazines Receive Nominations at the 2025 National Magazine Awards

On May 1st, 2025, the National Media Awards Foundation (NMAF), dedicated to acknowledging, fostering, and championing excellence in Canadian print and digital content creation, announced the nominees of the 48th annual National Magazine…
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B.C. Attends the 78th Cannes Film Festival

Founded in 1946 and held annually in Cannes, France, The Cannes Film Festival is the most prestigious film festival in the world. Now in its 78th edition, the festival will be held from May 14 to May 24. The festival has a significant Canadian…
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: April 2025

Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights titles from B.C.-owned publishers that are sold in independent bookstores across the province. Discover some of their standout picks for April:   The Cost of a Hostage: A Lane Winslow…
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Eleven B.C. Films to Watch at DOXA Documentary Film Festival 2025

Presented by The Documentary Media Society, a Vancouver-based non-profit and charitable society devoted to presenting independent and innovative documentaries to Vancouver audiences, the 24th annual DOXA Documentary Film Festival is taking place…
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Catch Five B.C. Films at Hot Docs 2025

The Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is the largest North American documentary festival, conference, and market, through which over 200 cutting-edge films from all over the world are presented annually. Hot Docs celebrates…
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