Island Magazine is a new local magazine for Vancouver Island, and our first edition covers Oceanside: Parksville, Qualicum Beach and the communities around them. We want it to read like it was written by the people who live here, because it will be.
Who we’re looking for
- Photographers of any level. Beaches, wildlife, storms, sunsets, markets and the people who make this place what it is.
- Writers with a story to tell, whether that’s local history, a column on gardening or the outdoors, or a profile of a neighbour doing something worth knowing about.
- Retired journalists and editors who miss the work and want a relaxed outlet for it.
- Community groups and charities with events to share. Community and charity event listings are always free.
How it works
Send us your photo or story idea through our Submit a Story page. We’ll get back to you, help shape the piece if it needs it, and credit you by name when it runs. You keep the rights to your work.
There’s no pressure to write often. One great photo or one good story is a real contribution.
Got an idea but not sure it fits?
Send it anyway. If it matters to people in Oceanside, it probably belongs here.