The Magazine
Encyclopedia
The Magazine is a monthly digest entertainment magazine targeted for youth and published in Canada. In addition to music, movies, television, and contests, it features a variety of articles on social issues such as the environment, healthy eating habits, and self-help in cooperation with Kids Help Phone
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On November 1, 2010, The Magazine celebrated its tenth anniversary as a monthly publication.
comics with drug awareness and safety messages. This was a series of five comics published with Marvel
for distribution across Canada by police officers visiting elementary schools whilst on their safety talks.
In 1993, CPG began a publication called The New Jr. Jays Magazine. The Jr. Jays magazines were given away at Blue Jays
games and in schools by police officers. This magazine was packed full of lifestyle tips, Blue Jays facts and a comic strip that represented the diverse culture of the new generation of Canadian kids.
The Jr Jays magazine ran from Spring 1993 right up until Fall 1998, at which point it became known as The Magazine - Not For Adults. The Jr. Jays comic strip continued to run, even though The Mag began to focus more on music, movies, TV and other popular entertainment. The Jr. Jays strip ran until the Fall 2000 edition of The Mag.
In November 2000, The Mag started to be published on a monthly basis. It was then, as it is now, sold directly over the check-out counters at every A&P and Dominion store in Ontario. The company's mission was to give back to the community. The entire cover price of The Mag was donated to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police for youth programming and Kids Help Phone. Literacy and charity remains to be an important part of The Mag's program.
A portion of the cover price is regularly donated to Kids Help Phone and various community programs aimed at youth.
The September/October 2009 edition marked The Mag's 100th issue.
In April 2011, The Magazine updated its website with a brand new look and archived content. Comics and old articles are in the process of being uploaded.
As of February 2010, The Magazine does not print any comics. Instead, comics are available for reading on themagazine.ca
Kids Help Phone
Kids Help Phone , Is a Canadian anonymous phone and online counselling, referral and information service for children and youth. The service provides counselling to youth who seek it by calling a toll-free number or posting anonymously on their website.As a charity Kids Help Phone receives no core...
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On November 1, 2010, The Magazine celebrated its tenth anniversary as a monthly publication.
History
In 1990, Community Programs Group (parent company to The Magazine) published Spider-ManSpider-Man
Spider-Man is a fictional Marvel Comics superhero. The character was created by writer-editor Stan Lee and writer-artist Steve Ditko. He first appeared in Amazing Fantasy #15...
comics with drug awareness and safety messages. This was a series of five comics published with Marvel
Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC , formerly Marvel Enterprises and Toy Biz, Inc., is an American entertainment company formed from the merger of Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. and Toy Biz, Inc....
for distribution across Canada by police officers visiting elementary schools whilst on their safety talks.
In 1993, CPG began a publication called The New Jr. Jays Magazine. The Jr. Jays magazines were given away at Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays are a professional baseball team located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Blue Jays are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball 's American League ....
games and in schools by police officers. This magazine was packed full of lifestyle tips, Blue Jays facts and a comic strip that represented the diverse culture of the new generation of Canadian kids.
The Jr Jays magazine ran from Spring 1993 right up until Fall 1998, at which point it became known as The Magazine - Not For Adults. The Jr. Jays comic strip continued to run, even though The Mag began to focus more on music, movies, TV and other popular entertainment. The Jr. Jays strip ran until the Fall 2000 edition of The Mag.
In November 2000, The Mag started to be published on a monthly basis. It was then, as it is now, sold directly over the check-out counters at every A&P and Dominion store in Ontario. The company's mission was to give back to the community. The entire cover price of The Mag was donated to the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police for youth programming and Kids Help Phone. Literacy and charity remains to be an important part of The Mag's program.
A portion of the cover price is regularly donated to Kids Help Phone and various community programs aimed at youth.
The September/October 2009 edition marked The Mag's 100th issue.
In April 2011, The Magazine updated its website with a brand new look and archived content. Comics and old articles are in the process of being uploaded.
Comics
The Magazine has a long history of original comic strips which have come and gone over the years. Some of these include:- Catchy-22: This comic was a satirical look at what would happen if a disgraced ex-popstar went after the corrupt and vampiric music industry at a time when they were bogged down in a war with people who download music.
- Doomsnight: A comic with strange places, strange people, and a new strange story every month.
- Sc ool: This comic strip was the brainchild of Brooks Gray, about the day-to-day antics of D and his school friends.
As of February 2010, The Magazine does not print any comics. Instead, comics are available for reading on themagazine.ca