Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

On the 48th Vancouver Folk Music Festival with Artistic Director Fiona Black

Each summer, thousands gather at Jericho Beach Park for the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, an annual celebration of folk and roots music that has become one of the city’s most beloved cultural traditions. Now in its 48th year, the Festival…
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B.C. Publishers Win Awards for Powerful New Works

Recently, four B.C. publishers earned national recognition at the Nova Scotia Book Awards, the Indigenous Voices Awards, the Whistler Independent Book Awards, and the Canada-Japan Literary Awards. From harrowing memoirs and emotional picture…
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Indian Summer Festival 2025: Celebrating Borderless Solidarities through Music, Poetry, and Storytelling

The Indian Summer Festival, produced by the Indian Summer Arts Society, returns this year from July 4 to 13 with the theme "Borderless Solidarities". Through a wide-ranging program of music, art, and ideas, the festival showcases BIMPOC musicians…
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Celebrating the 2025 Leo Awards Nominees

The Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Foundation of B.C. announced the nominees for the 2025 Leo Awards. Jurors spent upwards of eight weeks screening and adjudicating over 1300 eligible entries in 16 different program categories. Established…
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Calling All British Columbia Video Game Studios! Participate in a Canada Day Sale on Steam!

  Enter your Canadian-Made Game in the Canadian Game Sale, Launching on July 1st Through July 8th, 2025! Are you working in a Canadian-based video game studio and looking for a way to share your newest release? Are you a solo…
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DigiConnect, a Video Game Development Mentorship Program, is Coming to B.C. in the Fall of 2025

Mentorship That Builds the Future of the Creative-Tech Industry in B.C. British Columbia’s interactive and digital technology industry thrives on innovation, collaboration, and community. At the heart of this ever-changing industry are…
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Your Guide to B.C.’s 2025 Summer Music Festivals

British Columbia’s summer music festivals offer more than just music—they're immersive experiences that celebrate community, creativity, and the stunning natural beauty of the province. Local and international artists alike will take to…
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Reimagining the Dance Floor: A Q&A with Public Disco’s Nickolas Collinet

Across Vancouver, Public Disco is reshaping the way we experience music, community, and public space. Since launching in 2017, the nonprofit has transformed plazas, laneways, parking lots, and other unexpected corners of the city into vibrant…
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Inside The Birdhouse: A Q&A with Paige Frewer

Nestled in Vancouver's Mount Pleasant neighbourhood, The Birdhouse is a vibrant, queer and trans-run art space and event venue that has quickly become a cornerstone of the city's 2SLGBTQIA+ nightlife scene. Birdhouse owners Ryn Broz and…
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Celebrating B.C. artists on the 2025 Polaris Music Prize Longlist

Three B.C. artists have earned spots on this year’s Polaris Music Prize Long List, highlighting the province’s strong presence in Canada’s music scene. The Polaris Music Prize is a not-for-profit registered charity that annually honours…
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Read Local BC Bestsellers: June 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 June:   105 Hikes in and Around Southwestern British…
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Shaping Vancouver Queer Film Festival 2025: A Conversation with Mary Galloway, Artistic Director

The Vancouver Queer Film Festival (VQFF) is one of British Columbia’s most anticipated annual film events. It offers audiences the chance to discover queer stories from around the world and participate in community gatherings and industry…
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