Glacier Media
{{Short description|Canadian company}}
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{{Infobox company
|name = Glacier Media Inc.
|logo = Glacier Media logo.svg
|traded_as = {{TSX|GVC}}
|type = Public
|foundation = March 23, 1988
|location = 2188 Yukon Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
|locations =
|key_people = Sam Grippo, chairman
Jonathon J.L. Kennedy, CEO
Orest Smysnuik, CFO
|area_served = Western Canada
|industry = Business information, business media, community media
|products = Business media and data products, community media
|services =
|operating_income =
|net_income =
|num_employees = 2,224 (2017)
|parent =
|divisions = Glacier FarmMedia
JWN Energy Group
Evaluate Energy
UK Energy Strategies Ltd.
Glacier Mining Group
Glacier Media Real Estate Division
Business in Vancouver Media Group
Specialty Technical Publications (STP)
Environmental Risk Information Services (ERIS)
Weather Innovations Consulting
Inceptus Media
Lower Mainland Publishing
|subsid = Alta Newspaper Group (59%)
Continental Newspapers (27.6%)
Great West Newspapers (50%)
RISN Operations (50%)
|homepage = [http://www.glaciermedia.ca www.glaciermedia.ca]
}}
Glacier Media is a Canadian business information and media products company.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Media%20Q3%20Sept%202016%20FS.pdf|title=Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statements of Glacier Media Inc, Sept 30, 2016.|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=May 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522222615/https://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Media%20Q3%20Sept%202016%20FS.pdf|url-status=dead}} It provides news, market information and sector-specific data within North America and internationally.
Glacier is headquartered in Vancouver. Its primary operations are in Canada as well as London, England. It is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The company provides news, data and analysis in a range of business sectors. These sectors include: Agriculture, Energy, Mining, Real Estate and Environmental Risk. Glacier also owns community newspapers and websites in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan.{{Cite news|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/postmedia-sells-victoria-times-colonist-to-glacier-media/article559539/|title=Postmedia sells Victoria Times Colonist to Glacier Media|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|newspaper=The Globe and Mail|date=18 October 2011 |last1=Krashinsky |first1=Susan }}{{Cite web|url=https://vancouversun.com/news/Black+Press+Glacier+Media+swap+newspapers+Metro+Vancouver+Vancouver+Island/10660494/story.html|title=Black Press, Glacier Media swap newspapers in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, Vancouver Sun, Dec 17, 2014|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=November 30, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201130183835/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/black+press+glacier+media+swap+newspapers+metro+vancouver+vancouver+island/10660494/story.html|url-status=dead}}
Key areas of operation
Glacier provides business information to several industries.
= Agriculture =
Glacier's provides information to farmers regarding technology and techniques to produce crops and rear livestock. The division is called Glacier FarmMedia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Q2%20Investor%20Facts%202016.pdf|title=Glacier Media Inc. Second Quarter 2016 Investor Facts.|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=May 23, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230523202414/https://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Q2%20Investor%20Facts%202016.pdf|url-status=dead}} It includes publications such as The Western Producer, Manitoba Co-operator, Grainews, Alberta Farmer Express, Canadian Cattlemen and Le Bulletin des agriculteurs.{{Cite web |last=Barker |first=John |date=26 February 2014 |title=All-Net expands municipalities emergency services options |url=https://www.thompsoncitizen.net/news/thompson/all-net-expands-municipalities-emergency-services-options-1.1370649 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211131320/https://www.thompsoncitizen.net/news/thompson/all-net-expands-municipalities-emergency-services-options-1.1370649 |archive-date=February 11, 2018 |access-date=Sep 24, 2020 |website=Thompson Citizen}} Daily futures market data and commentary is also provided.{{Cite web|url=https://www.portageonline.com/ag-news/28743-commodity-news-service-sold-to-glacier-media-|title=PortageOnline.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Business Listings|website=PortageOnline.com|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=February 11, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211131622/https://www.portageonline.com/ag-news/28743-commodity-news-service-sold-to-glacier-media-|url-status=dead}} The division includes an outdoor events business{{Cite web|url=http://www.tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/glacier-media-acquires-canadas-largest-farm-show/|title=Glacier Media acquires Canada's largest farm show, Trade Show Executive, Oct. 1, 2011|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=August 23, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180823215438/http://tradeshowexecutive.com/archive/industry-news/glacier-media-acquires-canadas-largest-farm-show|url-status=dead}} as well as weather information gathered from more than 1,000 weather stations in western Canada. Its weather business focuses on solutions in agro-meteorology, mathematical modelling, database management and internet-based program delivery. Teams are situated primarily in Manitoba and Saskatchewan.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Q1%20Investor%20Facts%202016.pdf|title=Glacier Media Inc. First Quarter 2016 Investor Facts|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=August 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815061527/https://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Q1%20Investor%20Facts%202016.pdf|url-status=dead}}
= Energy =
Glacier provides company and asset information primarily for Canada's energy industry. It also provides globally-oriented energy data for markets outside of Canada.{{Cite web|url=https://www.naturalgasworld.com/ngw-magazine-canadian-exports-setting-sights-beyond-us-natural-gas-market-35317|title=Natural Gas World - Natural Gas & LNG News & Analysis|website=www.naturalgasworld.com|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} Its energy division is called JWN Energy Group.{{Cite web|url=http://www.thompsoncitizen.net/news/thompson/junewarren-nickle-s-energy-group-glacier-media-donate-50-000-to-red-cross-fort-mcmurray-efforts-1.2253140|title=JuneWarren-Nickle's Energy Group, Glacier Media donate $50,000 to Red Cross Fort McMurray efforts|website=Thompson Citizen|date=12 May 2016 |access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} Publications include the Daily Oil Bulletin and Oilweek magazine. Canadian operating and asset data is part of the Canoils brand of data products.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Press%20Release%20-%20June%202016.pdf|title=Glacier Media Inc. Press Release, June 2016|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=August 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815020724/https://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Press%20Release%20-%20June%202016.pdf|url-status=dead}} More globally focused energy data is provided under the Evaluate Energy brand. Glacier Media has a joint venture partnership with Portcullis Public Affairs. In 2016, they jointly created UK Energy Strategies Ltd. Teams are situated in Calgary, Edmonton, London (UK) and India.
= Mining =
Mining business information is provided to mine operators, exploration and prospecting companies, mine developers and mining investors. Glacier’s Resource Innovation Group division (formerly InfoMine{{Cite web|url=https://www.btpinfo.com.au/infomine-founder-inducted-into-international-mining-hall-of-fame/|title=InfoMine Founder Inducted Into International Mining Hall of Fame|date=May 15, 2015|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}}) gathers news content and mining data, as well as related publications and software, on-line learning courses, career notices and conference information.{{Cite web|url=http://www.miningfoundationsw.org/page-1847193|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328023224/http://www.miningfoundationsw.org/page-1847193|url-status=live|archive-date=March 28, 2017|title=Mining Foundation of the Southwest|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} Glacier produces two mining publications: The Northern Miner, which has been published for more than 100 years, and the Canadian Mining Journal.{{Cite web|url=https://biv.com/article/2011/11/glacier-media-acquires-interest-in-infomine|title=Glacier Media acquires interest in InfoMine|website=Business in Vancouver|date=14 November 2011 |access-date=Sep 24, 2020}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.canadianminingjournal.com/news/publishing-robert-king-appointed-president-glacier-medias-mining-group/|title=PUBLISHING: Robert King appointed president of Glacier Media's mining group|date=Feb 16, 2017|website=Canadian Mining Journal|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} Also produced by Glacier is MINING.com—an online provider of global mining news and opinion.
= Real Estate =
Glacier's real estate information division provides real estate listings information for British Columbia via its REW.ca portal.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Press%20Release%20-%20June%202016.pdf|title=Glacier Media Inc. Press Release 2016|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=August 15, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815020724/https://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Press%20Release%20-%20June%202016.pdf|url-status=dead}} It also publishes Real Estate Weekly,{{Cite web|url=https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/b-c-s-proposed-foreigner-tax-to-help-fund-metro-vancouver-housing-projects-1.3006502|title=B.C.'s proposed foreigner tax to help fund Metro Vancouver housing projects|first=Dirk|last=Meissner|date=Jul 28, 2016|website=CTVNews|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} a newspaper focused on new and resale residential home listings in Metro Vancouver,{{Cite web|url=https://vancouversun.com/news/staff-blogs/real-estate-weekly-launches-online-search-portal-rew-ca|title=Real Estate Weekly launches online search portal REW.ca|website=Vancouver Sun|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} and Western Investor, a monthly commercial real estate newspaper for B.C. and Alberta.[http://www.mondotimes.com/1/world/ca/54/2940/30802 Mondo Times]
= Environmental Risk =
Glacier has an environmental risk information division, known as ERIS. It provides information to businesses seeking to identify potential environmental risks on a property. This information is delivered within the United States and Canada. ERIS Canada has been providing this information since 1999.{{Cite web|url=http://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/environmental/the-future-is-now-48453.aspx|title=Insurance Business magazine, The Future Is Now, Feb. 4, 2014|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=October 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011152830/http://www.insurancebusinessmag.com/ca/news/environmental/the-future-is-now-48453.aspx|url-status=dead}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.environmental-expert.com/companies/environmental-risk-information-services-eris-80397|title=Environmental Risk Information Services (ERIS) Profile|website=www.environmental-expert.com|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} It is aggregated primarily from government sources. In 2013, ERIS expanded into the United States. It provides historical and current environmental risk data and historical products for properties in all 50 states.{{Cite web|url=https://www.enviro-net.com/directory/company/3838/environmental-risk-information-services-eris/|title=Enviro-Net - Directory of Companies Company|website=www.enviro-net.com|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}}
= Regulatory Compliance =
Glacier has a division focused on providing information about regulatory compliance issues. This division is called Specialty Technical Publishers (STP){{Cite web|url=http://www.wearewvproud.com/story/34703970/specialty-technical-publishers-stp-and-specialty-technical-consultants-stc-publish-environmental-health-safety-ehs-audit-protocols-for-australia|title=Specialty Technical Publishers (STP) and Specialty Technical Consultants (STC) Publish Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Audit Protocols for Australia, National, We Are WV Proud, Mar. 9, 2017|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=March 28, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170328015701/http://www.wearewvproud.com/story/34703970/specialty-technical-publishers-stp-and-specialty-technical-consultants-stc-publish-environmental-health-safety-ehs-audit-protocols-for-australia|url-status=dead}} and information is provided for North America and countries abroad.{{Cite web|url=https://www.glaciermedia.ca/story/stp-wins-high-profile-enablon-partner-award|title=STP wins high-profile Enablon partner award | Glacier Media|website=www.glaciermedia.ca|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926153625/https://www.glaciermedia.ca/story/stp-wins-high-profile-enablon-partner-award|url-status=dead}}
= Weather =
Glacier has a weather information division that provides weather based monitoring and modelling information. It is called Weather Innovations Consulting LP. Its information is used by agribusinesses, producer organizations, government agencies and researchers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.agrimarketing.com/ss.php?id=81881|title=AgriMarketing.com - Weather INnovations (WIN) Consulting Acquires WeatherFarm.com|website=www.agrimarketing.com|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}} The program was originally launched out of the University of Guelph in Ridgetown, Ontario, Canada.
= General Business Media =
Glacier has a general business group that provides information on Vancouver and British Columbia. This group is called Business in Vancouver Media Group. It contains a weekly newspaper, Business in Vancouver,{{Cite web|url=https://www.reuters.comundefined/|title=GVC.TO - Glacier Media Inc. Profile | Reuters|first=Reuters|last=Editorial|website=www.reuters.comundefined|access-date=Sep 24, 2020}}{{Dead link|date=March 2022 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} and a daily news website called BIV.com. The group also produces annual business magazines and business events.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bccpa.ca/legacy/profiles-publications/publications/icabc-beyond-numbers/additional-archives/2009/beyond-numbers-february-2009/plugged-in-news-for-and-about-members-students/|title=CPABC - News for and about members and students, Feb. 2009|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=February 12, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212004905/https://www.bccpa.ca/legacy/profiles-publications/publications/icabc-beyond-numbers/additional-archives/2009/beyond-numbers-february-2009/plugged-in-news-for-and-about-members-students/|url-status=dead}}
= Healthcare =
= Community Media =
Glacier owns community newspapers and websites in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Glacier purchased its largest newspaper, the Times Colonist of Victoria, British Columbia, in an $86.5 million deal in 2011. The deal included other newspapers formerly held by Postmedia Network.{{Cite web|url=http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Media%202011%20Third%20Quarter%20Report.pdf|title=Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements, Sept 30, 2011|access-date=Sep 24, 2020|archive-date=May 22, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522221533/https://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Media%202011%20Third%20Quarter%20Report.pdf|url-status=dead}} Weekly newspapers include: Bowen Island Undercurrent, North Shore News, Delta Optimist, Burnaby Now, Richmond News, The Prince George Citizen. New Westminster Record,{{cite news |url=http://www.newwestrecord.ca/contact-us |title=Contact The Record |work=New Westminster Record |publisher=Glacier Community Media |date=2018 |access-date=2018-04-27}} Coast Reporter, The Squamish Chief, Weyburn Review, Whistler Question, and Pique Newsmagazine.{{Cite web |title=Whistler Question |url=https://www.whistlerquestion.com/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613060918/https://www.whistlerquestion.com/ |archive-date=2021-06-13 |website=Whistler Question |publisher=Glacier Community Media}}
In April 2019, Glacier announced its intent to acquire Castanet Media, owner of the Kelowna-based online publication Castanet.{{Cite web|url=https://www.kelownanow.com/watercooler/news/news/Okanagan/Castanet_sold_to_Canadian_media_group/|title=Castanet sold to Canadian media group|website=KelownaNow|language=en|access-date=2019-06-21}}{{Cite web|url=http://broadcastdialogue.com/glacier-media-sells-interest-in-fundata-acquires-kelownas-castanet/|title=Glacier Media sells interest in Fundata, acquires Kelowna's Castanet|last=Thiessen|first=Connie|date=2019-04-05|website=Broadcast Dialogue|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-21}}
In October, 2023, Glacier announced it was ceasing operation of the Alaska Highway News and the Dawson Creek Mirror.{{Cite web |date=October 13, 2023 |title=Northeastern B.C. cities lose their last newspapers |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/newspapers-fort-st-john-dawson-creek-fort-nelson-1.6996249 |website=CBC}} In Feb 23, 2025, Glacier announced that the community news websites for Burnaby Now and the New Westminster Record would close by April 21, and Tri-City News would close by May 21.{{Cite news |date=February 22, 2025 |title=3 Metro Vancouver community news outlets to close as parent company cites 'financial challenges' |url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/burnaby-now-new-westminster-record-tri-city-news-closure-1.7465970 |access-date=April 19, 2025 |work=CBC News}}
References
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Sources
- [http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Media%20Dec%202015%20Q4%20FS_0.pdf Consolidated Financial Statements, December 31, 2015] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317233911/http://www.glaciermedia.ca/sites/default/files/Glacier%20Media%20Dec%202015%20Q4%20FS_0.pdf |date=March 17, 2017 }}
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