Submissions Guidelines

The Pender Post welcomes community contributions, including reports from non-profit organizations, obituaries, birth and wedding announcements, and special anniversary notices. These are published free of charge.

How to Submit

Submission Deadlines

The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 PM on the 19th of each month (except December, when the deadline is one week earlier).

Email Your Submission

Send all reports, announcements, and calendar listings to our Production Manager at production@penderpost.org.

Submissions can be included:

  • Directly in the body of the email, OR
  • As an attachment (acceptable formats: MS Word, PDF, or TXT).

Formatting Guidelines

To ensure consistency and ease of publication, please follow these guidelines:

  • Text Formatting: Avoid using all uppercase letters, bold, or italics.
  • Abbreviations: Do not use acronyms or abbreviations.
  • Time Format: Use this format → 1 pm (not 1:00 pm, 1:00 p.m., or 1:00 P.M.).
  • Author Attribution: Include the author’s name at the end of the article.

Submitting Photos

We encourage submitting photos to complement reports, especially for obituaries, event coverage, and community features.

  • Attach photos in PDF, JPG, or PSD format.
  • Minimum resolution: 200 dpi for quality printing.
  • Include a caption and photo credit with each image.

For large files: If your photo exceeds email size limits, contact production@penderpost.org to arrange an alternative submission method.

Calendar Listings

Community event listings are free for:

  • Non-commercial events
  • Fundraising events hosted by registered Pender Island non-profits

How to Submit:

  • Include event title, date, and time.
  • If you are also submitting a report, place your calendar entry at the top for easy reference.

 

Editorial Policy

  • All submissions may be edited for clarity, length, spelling, and grammar.
  • The Pender Post does not endorse opinions expressed in submitted articles. Views are those of the authors and do not reflect the stance of the Editor, Editorial Board, or the Pender Post Society’s Board of Directors.

Privacy & Personal Information Policy

  • Submissions must comply with BC’s Personal Information Protection Act.
  • Any advertising or content containing personal information must have the explicit consent of the individuals mentioned.
  • The Pender Post does not share or distribute subscriber information with any group or organization.
  • We reserve the right to decline any content deemed potentially harmful to an individual or group.

For any questions or further assistance, please email production@penderpost.org.