The business concept itself started out as a vague idea, and has since flourished into a passion and a vision. As the slogan aptly reads, "The lighter side of life" it is exactly that which we want to bring to our readers.
The stories are fresh, entertaining, and often times so outlandish that you find yourself laughing out-loud uncontrollably. This is the true essence of what Good News Weekly is trying to accomplish.
Nothing in this free weekly publication is meant to be taken too seriously, and nothing is meant to harm or offend. It is simply an entertaining paper.
By incorporating the goodnewsweekly.ca website into our weekly distribution, we achieve higher audience retention and admiration as it becomes easier for users of all mediums to reach our great weekly content.
It is our mission to bring a young, trendy, fresh look to the aging publication industry. We want to bring light and laughter back into the news, and allow people the opportunity to have their voices heard in our community and opinion sections.
We are local, we are young, and we are ready to serve your Good News Weekly addiction.
We hope you enjoy!
Meet the Team
Dean became a bit of a travel addict after his first backpacking trip to Australia in 2004, followed by a year in New Zealand in 2009. Since then he has managed to finish two undergrad degrees from the University of Calgary - BA in Sociology, and a BCOMM in Marketing, and start numerous profitable ventures in both the technology and outdoor leisure sectors.
Dean moved to Vancouver in May 2010, and Co-Founded Good News Weekly with Tarra Wandler. "We just got so tired of all the bad news in modern media, that we decided to do something about it," Dean says. "We are not self--help, or inspiration heavy, we are simply Good News; entertaining, fun, and informative. And that is the way we like it!".
Dean's passion, vision, and marketing foresight are credited with the quick growth and success of the company.
You can contact Dean at dean@goodnewsweekly.ca with questions or to request his services in helping you grow your online business.
Tarra Wandler - Client Coordinator and Co-Founder
Tarra, also a bit of travel addict, has spent time traveling in Thailand, Australia, and New Zealand. She credits travel with helping her understand clients from all different parts of society. She is a master at helping clients with their needs and organizing the complex processes of the Good News Weekly publication.As an I/O Psychology grad, Tarra has flourished as a consultant to various high profile businesses helping them manage the ever growing needs of their Human Resources Department. When asked about her role in founding Good News Weekly she responded, "Business is all about people. once you learn how to understand, manage, develop, and appreciate people, you understand how to be successful in business."
The ongoing success and respect that Good News Weekly has developed in the local community is largely attributed to Tarra's attention to detail and high quality product and service standards.
You can contact Tarra at tarra@goodnewsweekly.ca with questions about how to advertise in our amazing publication.
Jamil joined the Good News Weekly team in August of 2010 as a Social Media Intern. Straight out of the gate Jamil worked diligently to help Good News Weekly grow it's online community. A self professed "Glee" addict, Jamil is well known throughout the Vancouver Twitterverse as "That Good News Guy". In real life, he is affectionately known as, "The Guy With the Huge Smile".
A recent grad from the Royal Roads Bachelor of Professional Communications program, Jamil has brought an energy and life to Good News Weekly that fits perfectly with the brand.
Jamil's passion and enthusiasm for making people smile is credited as one of the main reasons that Good News Weekly has drawn not only local, but international attention. "You can never have enough Good News and that's why I love Good News Weekly. The articles are fun, entertaining, and fresh and it allows me to always remember that the world is indeed a great place. - Also, I hear the Media Coordinator is an absolute stud!"
Watch for him on the streets or at your next event. He is always on the prowl for the next greatest local story.
You can contact Jamil at media@goodnewsweekly.ca with questions about how to sponsor a contest, or have him attend your next event.
