Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

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Snotty Nose Rez Kids: Shaping the Future of Hip Hop

As the 2025 JUNO Awards approach, all eyes are on Snotty Nose Rez Kids, the electrifying hip hop duo from Kitimat, BC. Nominated for three JUNOs this year – Rap Single of the Year for “BBE”, Rap Album of the Year/EP for “RED FUTURE”,…
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The Ongoing Legacy of Mother Mother

Mother Mother, the indie rock band from Quadra Island, British Columbia, has captivated listeners with their unique sound and thought-provoking lyrics since their formation. Known for their lush harmonies, intricate instrumentation, and…
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Dear Rouge Takes the Lonesome High Tour Across Canada

Vancouver-based electro-pop band Dear Rouge has been making waves since their formation in 2012. With their unique blend of alternative rock, indie pop, synthpop, and electronic, the duo – composed of married couple Danielle and Drew McTaggart…
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bbno$: From Viral Sensation to Household Name

Vancouver-based independent artist bbno$ (pronounced "baby no money") is rapidly becoming a globally recognized name, and 2025 promises to be a big year in his already impressive career. Fresh off the success of multiple chart-topping hits,…
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B.C. Publisher Arsenal Pulp Press’ Dandelion Selected for Canada Reads 2025 Debate

Since its debut in 2002, Canada Reads has become Canada’s most popular literary competition. Held annually each March, the event features five celebrity defenders who debate the merits of five Canadian-authored books, eliminating one title…
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Lights, Camera, Adventure: Discover B.C.’s Iconic Filming Locations with Cineventure

British Columbia’s film and tourism industries have officially teamed up—and the result is nothing short of cinematic magic. Introducing Cineventure, a brand-new digital platform that transforms some of B.C.’s most iconic filming locations…
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Alexander Farah’s ONE DAY THIS KID Featured in Andrew Scott’s SXSW Short Film Showcase

On March 11, 2025, award-winning actor Andrew Scott will unveil a curated selection of six standout short films at the SXSW Film & TV Festival Redbreast Unhidden Showcase, presented in partnership with Redbreast Irish Whiskey. Among them…
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Honour International Women’s Day 2025 alongside B.C.’s Creative Industries

March 8 marks International Women’s Day, a global celebration that highlights important issues such as gender equality, reproductive rights, and violence against women. As part of Women’s History Month, the Creative Industries in British…
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: February 2025

The Read Local BC’s Bestseller list highlights titles from B.C.-owned publishers sold in independent bookstores across the province. Discover some of their standout picks for February:   I am Connected by Kung Jaadee, illustrated…
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BEAUTY BETWEEN THE LINES: Erickson’s Life and Legacy

Known as the "concrete poet", visionary Canadian architect Arthur Erickson is responsible for some of the most impressive buildings in Vancouver: the Museum of Anthropology, SFU's Burnaby Mountain Campus, the Provincial Law Courts, Robson Square,…
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Myth, Memory, and MONGRELS: Jerome Yoo on Crafting His Poetic Debut

At once raw and poetic, Jerome Yoo’s MONGRELS navigates the complexities of identity, loss, and belonging with a striking blend of realism and surreal beauty. Set against the vast Canadian Prairies in the 1990s, the film captures the dislocation…
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B.C. Received 66 Nominations for the 2025 JUNO Awards

The nominees for The 54th Annual JUNO Awards were announced by The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences yesterday, celebrating the incredible talent in the Canadian music industry. This year’s winners will be revealed in Vancouver…
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