Vancouver magazine editor-in-chief John Burns is leaving

John Burns, the editor-in-chief of Vancouver magazine, has resigned and will be leaving the the Western Media Group on July 24, after closing the September issue. Burns, known for his publishing passion and award-winning ways and for his relaunch of VanMag.com this spring, has been with Vancouver for seven years, first as executive editor, than becoming EIC in May 2012.  

In a memo to staff today, publisher Tom Gierasimczuk said

"His seven years with Western Media Group have positioned the Vancouver brand to be the envy of city magazines across the country." 

The Western Media Magazine Group was recently acquired from TC Media by Yellow Pages Homes Inc. in a transaction that encompassed Vancouver and its sister publication, Western Living. 

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