Rio Theatre
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Coronavirus: Inspectors throw a wrench into Rio Theatre’s sports bar plansHours before the venue was slated to open for 50 fans to watch the Vancouver Canucks take on the Montreal Canadiens, its owner said inspectors took issue with its service plan.HealthJan 23, 2021
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Canada’s movie theatre association calls out ‘absurdity’ of B.C. theatre closuresThe frustration comes as B.C. leaders have allowed gyms, restaurants and bars to stay open, but forced movie theatres to close last November.HealthJan 21, 2021
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Rio Theatre’s sports bar conversion plan ‘likely’ meets COVID-19 rules, province saysB.C.'s Rio Theatre says it will convert to a sports bar amid COVID-19 restrictions that ban movie screenings but still allow pubs to stay open.HealthJan 20, 2021
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Rio Theatre set to re-open as sports bar as movie theatres remain closed in British ColumbiaThe current order allow for bars and restaurants to operate with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. But movie theatres must remain closed.EconomyJan 19, 2021
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Vancouver’s Rio Theatre to show final ‘Game of Thrones’ episode on big screenFans of HBO's hit show 'Game of Thrones' are invited to come down to the theatre to watch the final episode of the fantasy series live on the big screen.EntertainmentMay 19, 2019
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Rio Theatre meets fundraising goal with $375,000 grant from City of VancouverEarlier this month, Vancouver city council also approved a plan to save Kitsilano's historic Hollywood theatre.Jul 31, 2018
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Want to own a piece of the Rio? East Van indie theatre launches equity drive"We're looking for people who want to invest in the property of the Rio Theatre. So basically, a real estate investment."May 23, 2018
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Rio Theatre operator cried ‘tears of joy’ with mortgage approved for iconic venueA campaign to keep the iconic Vancouver theatre open appears to have done its job with the help from a Canadian Credit Union.May 4, 2018
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Rio Theatre campaign given 1 more month to buy the building#SaveTheRio has just been given more time.CanadaApr 3, 2018
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Rio Theatre holds 30-hour telethon to raise $1M to save the buildingThe 30-hour webcast telethon kicked off at 6 p.m. Sunday and will go until midnight Monday.EntertainmentApr 2, 2018
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