Rio
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Rio cancels Carnival street parades, parties for 2nd year as Omicron surges in BrazilRio de Janeiro's mayor announced after meeting with health officials that the city would call off the street events that draw hundreds of thousands of Carnival revelers each year.WorldJan 4, 2022
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Coronavirus forces Rio de Janeiro to delay Carnival for first time in 108 yearsThe city says the pandemic has made it impossible to safely hold the traditional parades in February that are a cultural mainstay and, for many, a source of livelihood.WorldSep 25, 2020
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Montreal’s Olympic Stadium accepting pitches for roof designsThe board presented other project requirements, including respecting the stadium's design aesthetic. This means that no steel structures to uphold the roof will be allowed, as the roof's design has to respect Roger Taillibert's original vision.FeaturesOct 15, 2019
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Bob Layton: Dare Calgary host the Olympics?The Olympic elephant in the room is cost overruns.Nov 2, 2018
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N.B. Paralympic swimmer inspires students with her story of perseveranceDanielle Dorris competed in the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games when she was just 13 years old.SportsJun 8, 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 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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East Vancouver’s Rio Theatre launches crowdfunding campaign to buy buildingThe owners need $3 million for a down payment; they're hoping to raise half of it from donations.CanadaFeb 27, 2018
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Brazilian inmates riot, take prison guards hostage in Rio de Janeiro prisonAuthorities didn't provide information on any deaths or injuries at the prison, where over 2,000 inmates are crowded into a facility built for less than 900.CrimeFeb 18, 2018
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East Vancouver’s Rio Theatre lives to screen another film, as offer to buy building acceptedEast Vancouver’s iconic independent movie theatre will live to fight another day. The Rio Theatre had launched a campaign warning that its future could be at risk when the building that houses it was put up for sale. That campaign involved a petition that drew around 20,000 signatures — and a plan to try and...CanadaFeb 8, 2018
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