Village Media has launched the wait list for Spaces, a local, community-powered social network, set to be integrated with Village Media’s local news sites. Aimed at providing a safe place for civil discourse and shared discussion about what is happening in neighbourhoods, a pilot phase will kick off this summer, with a broader rollout planned across Canada in late 2024.
369 Global, in partnership with SJC Media, is introducing 3, a new magazine tailored to newcomers to Canada, set to launch in September. Celebrating Third Culture Individuals (TCIs), the publication will target prospective and recent immigrants, and first-generation Canadians. With an editorial mandate defined by indepth research, including a national survey and first-person interviews with Canadian newcomers, 3 promises to cover topics from identity to innovation, commentary, profiles and cultural insights on style, tech, health, sports, food, travel, and politics. The editorial team includes Muraly Srinarayanathas, Co-Founder and Executive Chair of 369 Global; Stacy Lee Kong, Editor-in-Chief; Sasha Emmons, VP of Branded & Custom Content for SJC Media and Paul Ferriss, Director of Editorial & Creative for SJC Media’s Custom Content Division.
Postmedia has launched Puzzmo, a new puzzle games platform created by game developers Zach Gage and Orta Therox. Puzzmo launches in Postmedia’s online publications across Canada through a partnership with Hearst Newspapers, becoming the exclusive Canadian distributor. Inspired by newspaper games, the offering includes SpellTower, Typeshift and Really Bad Chess, as well as newer options like Flipart and Cross|word. Puzzmo games will be available to Canadians free of charge, with a paid subscription unlocking new games and features in an ad-free experience.
