Entertainment, Media & Sports
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Amid pandemic, boom for golf and camping, but gyms suffering
Dr. Bonnie Henry’s mantra that it’s safer outside has had a clear impact on people’s workout habits: Many are opting for outdoor recreational activities like golf, kayaking and hiking, while indoor...
What are we reading? August 6, 2020
Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Mark Falkenberg, deputy managing editor: Despite Canada’s relative success in...
What are we reading? July 30, 2020
Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Emma Crawford Hampel, online editor: Europeans feel increasingly fearful of a second...
Canucks Sports & Entertainment announces significant layoffs
Canucks Sports & Entertainment has reportedly laid off up to a quarter of its business operations staff on Wednesday, media reports say. Tweets by TSN reporter Farhan Lalji said Canucks Sports...
Liberal MLA Tracy Redies quits to join Science World as CEO
Redies had been CEO at Coast Capital Savings Credit Union before her stint in politics
2020 vision for 2022: Live music, clubs face ‘starting from scratch’
Video consumption also accelerating as more people stay at home during the pandemic
This massive floating cinema is coming to Vancouver this summer
If you're hesitant to visit a movie theatre right now, you aren't alone. And while there are a number of drive-in movies to attend in the Lower Mainland, there's an alternative way to catch a flick...
What are we reading? July 23, 2020
Each week, BIV staff will share with you some of the interesting stories we have found from around the web. Mark Falkenberg, deputy managing editor: Some helpful pointers here on how to make...
SendtoNews banking on summer return of pro sports for record video numbers
B.C. company known for showcasing sports highlights for major publications expects ‘record’ summer viewership
Convention, sports venues tread water with smaller events
Keeping lights on during pandemic restrictions is vital to maintaining business momentum