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Peak oil educator Richard Heinberg challenges “binary thinking”

Peak oil educator Richard Heinberg challenges “binary thinking”

By Matthew Burrows | February 9, 2012
"We’re fighting over the crumbs,” Heinberg told the Straight. “That’s what’s happening. The world is preparing to fight over the crumbs.”
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Rio Theatre owner says liquor licensing change is not a real fix

Rio Theatre owner says liquor licensing change is not a real fix

By Yolande Cole | February 9, 2012
Rio Theatre owner Corinne Lea wants to see liquor licensed venues given more flexibility with scheduling.
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NDP MLA Jenny Kwan welcomes new B.C. liquor licence rules

NDP MLA Jenny Kwan welcomes new B.C. liquor licence rules

By Stephen Thomson | February 9, 2012
The B.C. government says licensed live-event venues will be allowed to screen movies under certain conditions.
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B.C. government changes rules to allow liquor licensed venues to screen movies

B.C. government changes rules to allow liquor licensed venues to screen movies

By Stephen Hui | February 9, 2012
After weeks of controversy over East Vancouver's Rio Theatre losing the ability to screen films after gaining a liquor licence, the B.C. Liberal government is changing the rules.
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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival ascends to new heights

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival ascends to new heights

By Adrian Mack | February 9, 2012
The inaugural VIMFF was a two-day event with three guests. This year, it's juggling 51 films, 30 speakers, and three venues running full-time.
World Community Film Festival prays for rain

World Community Film Festival prays for rain

By Adrian Mack | February 9, 2012
If Erin Mullan gets what she wants, it’ll be a pissy weekend in Vancouver.
Festival Cinemas president Leonard Schein stands up for East Van’s Rio Theatre

Festival Cinemas president Leonard Schein stands up for East Van’s Rio Theatre

By Stephen Thomson | February 6, 2012
The single-screen venue at Commercial and Broadway has been prohibited from screening films after being granted a provincial licence to serve liquor.
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NDP MLA Jenny Kwan proposes fix to Rio Theatre’s liquor licence problem

NDP MLA Jenny Kwan proposes fix to Rio Theatre’s liquor licence problem

By Stephen Thomson | February 6, 2012
The theatre at Commercial and Broadway continues to suffer financial hardship after being forced in late January to stop screening films.
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Vancouver to ask B.C. government to allow movie screenings at Rio Theatre

Vancouver to ask B.C. government to allow movie screenings at Rio Theatre

By Yolande Cole | January 31, 2012
Vancouver city council voted today (January 31) to request that the B.C. provincial government allow the Rio Theatre to continue showing movie screenings without alcohol service.
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Torch songs capture mood of Rio fundraiser

Torch songs capture mood of Rio fundraiser

By Adrian Mack | January 27, 2012
As burlesque dancer Miss Fitt said to her audience, “I’d like to dedicate this to the L.C.B. for making our safety their first priority.”
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Hugo leads the pack with 11 Oscar nominations

Hugo leads the pack with 11 Oscar nominations

By Charlie Smith | January 24, 2012
Martin Scorcese's tribute to early filmmaking was mostly set in a a giant train station in Paris.
Liquor Control and Licensing Branch clarifies Rio Theatre's licence

Liquor Control and Licensing Branch clarifies Rio Theatre's licence

By Craig Takeuchi | January 23, 2012
Will The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo go down in history as the last film that played at the Rio Theatre? Or is it not quite the end of the story?
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Liquor licence will prevent Rio Theatre from screening any movies

Liquor licence will prevent Rio Theatre from screening any movies

By Craig Takeuchi | January 20, 2012
There's been another twist in the ongoing saga of the Rio Theatre's attempt to obtain a liquor licence.
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Rio Theatre celebrates being finally granted a liquor licence

Rio Theatre celebrates being finally granted a liquor licence

By Craig Takeuchi | January 19, 2012
The Rio Theatre has finally received its liquor-primary licence for live events.
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PuSh Festival: Turning a crank on The Wooden Lightbox's magical collage

PuSh Festival: Turning a crank on The Wooden Lightbox's magical collage

By Adrian Mack | January 19, 2012
It perhaps speaks to a certain yearning for the past that Alex MacKenzie’s The Wooden Lightbox: A Secret Art of Seeing has attracted so much interest in its travels around the world.