Meet the creators championing British Columbia’s Creative Industries

Tradewind Books

Carol Frank and Michael Katz, the husband and wife duo, started Tradewind Books in 1996 in London, England, where Michael was working as a school teacher. After moving to Canada the pair began publishing Canadian works, and for over 20 years…
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Finger Food Studios – Helping you Drive Innovation

Finger Food is an award-winning technology company that helps businesses drive innovation and growth with solutions that utilize holographic computing, cognitive computing and the Internet of Things. Founded in 2009 by CTO Trent Shumay and led…
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The 30th Annual Vancouver Writers Fest Explores the Power of Storytelling!

This year The Vancouver Writers Fest celebrates a remarkable 30-year history and Creative BC staff members have been present and in full support of the festivities! Inaugurated in 1988 and now a staple event in the literary community, The…
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Imajin Books

An innovative publisher of quality fiction and select non-fiction e-books and trade paperbacks, Imajin Books is a go-to publisher for international authors. Imajin Books’ popularity as an established independent electronic and print publisher,…
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BRITISH COLUMBIA HISTORICAL FEDERATION

Since 1922, the British Columbia Historical Federation, previously the British Columbia Historical Association, has operated in the non-profit space as the leading umbrella organization for historical societies in British Columbia.  By promoting…
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POWELL RIVER LIVING MAGAZINE

Isabelle Southcott’s publication, Powell River Living Magazine, recently celebrated its tenth anniversary, marking over a decade of serving the local Powell River community.  Nestled on the upper Sunshine Coast, Powell River Living Magazine…
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Caitlin Press – Where urban meets rural!

Established in 1977 and celebrating 40 years of publishing bold works by women, Caitlin Press, has made a name for itself in the publishing industry as the trade publisher of the Central Interior of British Columbia. Caitlin Press is known for…
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New Society Publishers – Book to Build a New Society!

For over 30 years, New Society Publishers has been inspiring the world with its cutting edge contribution to the industry by publishing books that promote an ecologically sustainable and just society. By publishing books that offer sound environmental…
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Support BC Films at VIFF!

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She’s Calling the Shots

2xMore and BC Creates host a panel discussion with top executives from DHX Media, Rainmaker Entertainment as well as "2X More" program participant Heather Hawthorn-Doyle. On Thursday, March 2, join Women in View and BC Creates as they host…
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Creative Industries Week 2017

British Columbia is celebrating four BC's industries that unite to form BC’s vibrant creative economy: film + tv; digital entertainment; music + sound recording; and book and magazine publishing. This economy is thriving with increased…
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Calendar of Events Feb 27 – Mar 5, 2017

Celebrate Creative Industries Week with Us!   2017 Calendar of Events   Monday, February 27 Creative Industries Week 2017 Launch & Reception 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (by invite) Victoria, BC Tuesday, February 28 Creative…
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