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As BC’s best environmental news magazine, the Watershed Sentinel is an ideal choice to reach a target audience of engaged, conscientious consumers.
Our Readers
Watershed Sentinel readers are committed to making ethical purchasing choices and to supporting sustainable, responsible businesses, recreation, and products. They value the magazine for its independent nonpartisan perspective and long-standing integrity. Your ad in the Watershed Sentinel shows you care about building an environmentally sustainable British Columbia.
Distribution
Each issue is distributed to a vibrant network of subscribers, supporters and community activists. Our readership is made up of approximately:
1/3 Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands
1/3 Lower Mainland
1/3 Rest of BC, Alberta and beyond
Copies are sold by subscription, at newsstands, and in bookstores across Canada, and thousands of free, controlled circulation copies are distributed primarily by specific request at the following sites:
• Most colleges and universities in British Columbia,
• Vancouver Island Regional Library branches as well as the main branches in Victoria and Vancouver,
• Ηundreds of offices in downtown Vancouver, distributed by MagsBC,
• Offices of community and environmental groups in the Lower Mainland and elsewhere across BC.
Sales Contact Info:
Zoe Blunt, Editor
250-339-6117
zoe@watershedsentinel.ca
“We had more response from that little notice in the Watershed Sentinel than any of our other advertising.”
–Wayne Bradley, World Community Film Festival, Courtenay, BC
“Packed with readable environmental news from the West Coast and the world…”
–Global Diversity, Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, ON
“The best way to find out what’s really going on.”
–Colleen McCrory, Valhalla Wilderness Society, New Denver, BC
Appreciation from our readers:
“[We] love this little Island magazine. The issues and content are always topnotch and the journalism a welcome relief.” —Janet and Steve, Victoria, BC
“Love the magazine. Always read cover to cover.” —Antoinette, Nanaimo, BC”Truth, facts, logic, concern for sustaining healthy life for all species, are respected qualities of the Sentinel. Long may you run – eh?” —Chris, Salt Spring Island, BC
“Marvellous . Absolutely necessary . Thank you all.” —Norm, Bowser, BC
“Thanks for all the excellent reporting during 2019. It doesn’t get any easier from year to year… but we all must just keep trying to make a better Canada, and a better world.” —Karen, Thunder Bay, ON
“Keep up the good work, the latest issues seem better and better!” —David, Port Alberni, BC
“I am delighted to be receiving the “Shed” for another year. It is excellent and I look forward to reading it always. At this time I’m making a donation in honour of the outstanding journalism and timely stories. Everyone should be reading it ~ here on the island and elsewhere. All the best to all of you.” – Adele, Victoria, BC
“I’ve been reading this magazine since its inception. It keeps getting better.” — Phyllis Fabbi, Denman Island, BC
“Happy Anniversary! Thanks for your many years of hard work, commitment and love.” —Jeanette, Fanny Bay, BC
“So appreciative of every issue. Thank you.” —Ron, Courtenay, BC
“Great magazine! Much respect! “Pete, Slocan Park, BC
“I don’t read many zines but I’ve been reading this one cover to cover for many years. —Jo Ann, Salt Spring Island, BC
“Great website, but still love to have my paper one in hand.” —Mary, [?], BC
“Keep up the good work: the Sentinel is my favourite serial title and for the time I have been reading it, you have never disappointed me.” —Jim, Edmonton, AB