This weekend, B.C.’s book publishing industry will celebrate the 2024 BC and Yukon Book Prizes celebrating the achievements of B.C. and Yukon writers, illustrators, and publishers. Winners in the awards’ eight categories will be announced at a gala in Vancouver on September 28, 2024. The shortlists from B.C. publishers and authors are: Ethel […]
The Association of Book Publishers of BC (Books BC) is excited to announce the 2024-25 Poetry in Transit program. Now celebrating its 28th year, this community-engagement project, made possible through a partnership with TransLink and BC Transit, is an opportunity to showcase B.C.’s regional poets. Each year, we invite submissions of B.C.-authored poems from Canadian publishers […]
The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights the titles of independent, B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent B.C. bookstores. Discover a few of their picks for the month of September: Today is Orange Shirt Day by Phyllis Webstad, illustrated by Natassia Davies Wade Davis, Beneath the Surface of Things Untold Tales of Old […]
The FX series “SHŌGUN” won a record-breaking amount of Emmy Awards for the most wins by a show in a single season. The series received a historical 19 wins and 25 nominations including Best Drama Series. This series was filmed in Vancouver as well as Port Moody, Coquitlam, and Ucluelet. “SHŌGUN” is a historical television […]
It’s Pride Month! June is a month of vibrant celebration and advocacy as we honour Pride Month in B.C. and beyond. June calls for celebrating sexual diversity, promoting dignity, equal rights, and self-affirmation. The month also calls to increase society’s awareness of the issues systemically faced by the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. The creative industries honour and […]
Each year, we honour National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21st. June is an essential time of reflection on our collective past for those living and working on Indigenous lands now known as Canada, and locally the First Nations’ unceded traditional territories now collectively known as British Columbia. On behalf of […]
On June 4, 2024, the 8th annual Canadian Live Music Industry Awards (CLMIAs) will honour Canada’s live music industry, bringing together the Canadians behind live music for a night of celebration and recognition. These awards celebrate the ingenuity, perseverance, and excellence demonstrated by live music companies, individuals, and organizations. Below is the shortlist of nominees […]
The Western Canadian Music Awards (WCMA) honours outstanding artistic and industry achievements in Western Canada. This year marks the 22nd anniversary of WCMA, Canada’s premier music industry gathering. 2024 Winners will be announced September 25-29 in Saskatoon, SK. Congratulations to nominees from B.C.’s music and sound recording industry! View the full list of nominated individuals […]
Canadian Music Week (CMW), in partnership with the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA), are hosting the Canadian Live Music Industry Awards on June 4th from 5:00-7:00 pm ET, in-person at the Toronto Westin Hotel as part of Canadian Music Week. This awards show will mark the 8th year honouring the live music industry, bringing together the […]
The 2024 Juno Awards concluded on Sunday evening, leaving a memorable mark with some notable highlights. Surrey, B.C., artist Karan Aujla won the TikTok Fan Choice Award, making him the first racialized person to ever win in that category. Additionally, Tegan and Sara were honoured with the Humanitarian Award for their impactful work […]