''Flare'' is a Canadian online

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. It is published by St. Joseph Communications.

History

''Flare'' was created by

Maclean-Hunter Maclean-Hunter (M-H) was a Canadian communications company, which had diversified holdings in radio, television, magazines, newspapers and cable television distribution. History The company began in 1887, when brothers John Bayne Maclean and Hu ...

publishing in 1979, as a rebranding of ''Miss Chatelaine'' magazine. ''Flare'' promotes itself as "Canada's Fashion magazine". While cover stories often feature American or international stars, ''Flare'' otherwise focuses largely on Canadian content and its role in international art, fashion, and media. In addition to runway and street fashion from Canada and abroad, the magazine covers music and entertainment, health and beauty, and feature stories relevant to young Canadian women. Flare celebrated its 30th anniversary on November 5, 2009, with a reception and party at the

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. ''Flare'' was the brainchild of Donna Scott, who was assigned by Maclean-Hunter management to two of its magazines, ''Teen Generation'' and ''Miss Chatelaine''. Scott concluded the run of both magazines and created ''Flare'', aimed at young career women who, until that time, only had access to American fashion magazines. Under the direction of its first editor, Keitha Maclean, ''Flare'' became Canada's first successful fashion magazine. Donna Scott retired from ''Flare'' and went on to Chair the

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. She was named an Officer of the

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in 1994. Subsequent editors included Shelley Black,

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, and Suzanne Boyd. The position is now held by Charlotte Herrold. The print edition of ''Flare'' terminated at the end of 2016. Beginning in January 2017, the magazine was to publish online only. On March 20, 2019, Rogers announced a deal to sell the magazine to St. Joseph Communications."Toronto Life owner St. Joseph Communications to buy Rogers magazines"
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'', March 20, 2019.

References

External links

Flare's website
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