We connect communities to the local businesses they love.
ChitChat Local is a Community Lifestyle & Local Business Guide dedicated to connecting residents with trusted local businesses, community events, seasonal activities, local stories, and valuable neighbourhood information.
More than a publication — a community catalyst.
ChitChat is inspired by community publications like Coffee News — but reimagined for the modern reader and modern advertiser. Full-colour. Beautifully designed. Backed by a smart online platform so your message keeps working long after the issue is read.
- Distributed monthly to up to 20,000 readers per area, per edition
- High-traffic community distribution locations across BC
- Every advertiser gets a dedicated online profile
- Local stories, recipes, coupons and events in every issue
What guides every issue we publish
Community First
We exist to celebrate and strengthen the neighbourhoods we publish in.
Local Business Champions
We level the playing field so small businesses can compete with the big chains.
Trustworthy Voice
A friendly, magazine-quality publication readers actually look forward to.
Hyper-Local Reach
Boots-on-the-ground distribution at the places your neighbours visit weekly.
Quality Over Quantity
Better Visibility Starts Here.
At ChitChat Local, we intentionally limit the number of businesses featured within each category. Fewer competitors mean greater visibility for our advertisers, and trusted local recommendations for our readers.
Print + Online beats algorithms
In 2025, attention is scattered. Local print earns trust digital ads cannot buy.
of consumers trust print ads more than any other medium (MarketingSherpa).
of readers act on a local publication ad within 30 days.
longer brand recall vs. social media impressions.