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Canada's independent cinema chains are 'in crisis,' need more funding: study

Canada's independent cinema chains are 'in crisis,' need more funding: study

TORONTO — A new study from Canada's independent cinema owners says their industry is "in crisis" and many theatres need increased public funding to stay afloat.
B.C. entertainment scene survives four years after COVID-19 shock

B.C. entertainment scene survives four years after COVID-19 shock

Venues were abruptly forced to close four years ago this week
B.C. filmmaker goes vertical for mobile audiences

B.C. filmmaker goes vertical for mobile audiences

Richmond-based studio is exploring commercial content opportunities in the era of short-form video
B.C. minister defends secrecy over World Cup costs, cites business interests

B.C. minister defends secrecy over World Cup costs, cites business interests

Lana Popham testified at a budget estimate hearing at the provincial legislature
B.C.'s FIFA budget mystery continues

B.C.'s FIFA budget mystery continues

Premier says he's committed to providing British Columbians with full economic reports, agreements and budgets "to the extent that our agreements with FIFA allow."
Questions mount for federal World Cup funding

Questions mount for federal World Cup funding

The next men's World Cup will feature a record 48 nations and a 104-match schedule.
North Van inventor brings home Oscar for science and technology

North Van inventor brings home Oscar for science and technology

The Lynn Valley resident has spent his life working on laser projection
Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027

Ottawa pledges $58.8M to continue local journalism program to 2027

OTTAWA — The Liberal government is extending a program that funds 400 local reporting jobs across the country. Heritage Minister Pascale St-Onge says Ottawa will spend another $58.8 million to continue the Local Journalism Initiative until 2027.
Vancouver and B.C. government officials met last fall with FIFA, but most details are secret

Vancouver and B.C. government officials met last fall with FIFA, but most details are secret

BC Place will host seven matches in 2026.
Les Leyne: Will B.C.’s World Cup costs go up? Of course they will

Les Leyne: Will B.C.’s World Cup costs go up? Of course they will

Having an entire continent host the World Cup doesn’t stop the cost creep. It just spreads it around so that more taxpayers can take part.
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