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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · 20h

So true

Chief Kief @kiefercampney.bsky.social · 1d

Finally rich white dudes spent their money on something cool and good actually

Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · 1d

CINEMA IS SAVED! www.straight.com/movies/park-...

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · 1d

CINEMA IS SAVED! www.straight.com/movies/park-...

The Park Theatre to avoid closure thanks to Rio Theatre and investors

Corinne Lea and the Rio team will be running the Cambie Street theatre.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · 6d

"Fifth Avenue and the Park Theatre aren’t the VIP AVX BLOW YOUR BRAINS OUT CINEMATIC EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME that other theatres around town advertise with glee. They are stripped down and mostly absent of the robotic corporate persona of today’s times." www.straight.com/movies/park-...

The Park Theatre is closing and maybe I shouldn’t be taking it as hard as I am

The Cambie movie theatre is being shuttered by its corporate overlord, Cineplex.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · 26d

Hot off the press! 🔥 In our latest print edition 👇⁠
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➡️ Why are BC’s craft breweries drying up?⁠ ⁠
➡️ The wet and wild history of the No. 5 Orange
➡️ Massy books turns over a new page⁠
➡️ Your finalists for the Georgia Straight’s Best of Vancouver awards⁠

and more. Pick up your free copy today.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · 27d

Our interview with Jane Goodall, 15 years ago: www.straight.com/article-3542...

Jane Goodall says humanity's impact on planet drives her to inspire change

Goodall visited Vancouver as part of a celebration to mark 50 years since she began her research on the behaviour of chimpanzees in Tanzania.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · 29d

🧡 www.straight.com/city-culture...

5 Truth and Reconciliation Day events worth checking out in Metro Vancouver

Activities and gatherings organized to commemorate survivors of residential schools and their communities will take place at multiple locations across Metro Vancouver.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Sep 22

"I'm here today because I'm offering something different—not ideology, not swagger. I've worked across party lines and shown up in communities." www.straight.com/city-culture...

Independent Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh announces mayoral run

Bligh formerly ran for Mayor Ken Sim's ABC party.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Sep 18

"But I can’t pretend anymore. Goodbye, Vancouver." www.straight.com/city-culture...

Vancouver, we need to talk: A breakup letter to the city I once loved

Dean Broughton bids farewell.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Sep 4

OUT NOW! In our September, Fall Arts Preview👇⁠
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⁠➡️ On the cover: PILLOW TALK at Vancouver Fringe
➡️ Ken Sim's fired deputy wants his job⁠
➡️ Inside the quiet revolution of Lilith Fair⁠
➡️ The NEW Georgia Straight Crossword ⁠

+ more. Pick up your free copy today.
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📷: @lindsaytakesphotos.bsky.social

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Sep 2

Do you think we should lower the voting age? www.straight.com/city-culture...

B.C. twins Jerry and Jason Song fight to lower the voting age

Teens Jerry and Jason Song are fighting for their younger counterparts in the country.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's time to cast your votes for the Georgia Straight's Best of Vancouver awards. 🏆 In the categories of Arts & Entertainment, Community, Shop, and Wellness, have your say HERE: www.straight.com/living/vote-...

Vote in the 29th annual Best of Vancouver awards

Nominations have closed. It’s now the big leagues.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Aug 19

Vancouver welcomed Creed with "Arms Wide Open" earlier this week: www.straight.com/music/photos...

Photos: Creed wraps its arms around Rogers Arena

Frontman Scott Stapp gave the Rogers Arena crowd their money's worth.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Aug 15

It's a new era at The Cobalt: www.straight.com/music/once-m...

Once the most notorious club in Vancouver, the Cobalt returns to its legendary roots

"We’re a place where you can kind of be yourself—and not be worried that’s going to get you kicked out of the bar."

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Aug 7

OUT NOW! There's a new day rising at The Cobalt, our August cover stars. In this edition.👇 ⁠
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📰 The legendary Cobalt pens a new chapter⁠
🗳️ BC teens fight to lower voting age ⁠
💃 TVT Interlink builds radical trust at the Vancouver Art Gallery

& more. Get your free copy today: straight.com/find-us⁠⁠

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Aug 6

"I hope we honour the significance of this corner while giving it new life for the next 50-plus years." Read more: www.straight.com/city-culture...

"It was rare and nice": The developer responds to our Fraser and Kingsway letter

The development at 701 Kingsway will be monitored closely over the coming years.

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Killbeat @killbeat.bsky.social · Aug 6

What's In Your Fridge: young friend www.straight.com/music/whats-... | via @georgiastraight.bsky.social

What's In Your Fridge: young friend

In which we reveal the favourite records, concerts, and grocery items of interesting Vancouverites.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Jul 30

What/who are your favourite people, places, and things in Vancouver? It's time to give them some well-deserved recognition. Nominations for the Georgia Straight's 28th annual Best of Vancouver awards are now OPEN until August 10. Have your say HERE:

www.straight.com/living/nomin...

Nominations are now open for the 29th annual Best of Vancouver awards

Get your nominations in for your favourites.

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Katja De Bock @katjadebock.bsky.social · Jul 28

❤️‍🔥 Fire has taken on a starring role in a slew of recent films about wildfires in B.C., says @palomahazel.bsky.social in the @georgiastraight.bsky.social.
📺 This includes the recent #NFB release, INCANDESCENCE, directed by @novaami.bsky.social & @velcrow.bsky.social.
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Why are there so many films about wildfires right now?

"This is the easiest way to think about climate change because it’s so immediately visible."

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Jul 22

Straight from the Straight archives, we had the opportunity to interview the legendary Black Sabbath frontman in 1982. All these years later, we still wish people went a bit crazier in Vancouver.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Jul 22

The metal-pioneering madman passed away this morning. www.straight.com/music/ozzy-o...

Ozzy Osbourne dies at 76, his body of work proving him more than a metal-pioneering madman

Sometimes you can be both The Prince of Fucking Darkness and a lovable family man

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Jul 17

It’s getting hot in here, and former CRAB Park residents are making sure their community doesn’t sweat it alone. www.straight.com/city-culture...

Peer-led cooling bus offers relief to DTES residents

A grassroots team takes to the streets to help fill gaps in city services.

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Jul 10

Time to slow it down. www.straight.com/news/vancouv...

Vancouver announces new 30km/h speed limit for local streets

"We look forward to implementing evidence-based practices."

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V. S. Wells 🌈🫖 @vsmw.bsky.social · Jul 4

Super proud of this month's print edition of @georgiastraight.bsky.social. Get it while it's 🔥🔥🔥

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Jul 4

OUT NOW! In our July edition, we're bowing down to the kings of this city. 👑 In our latest issue👇⁠
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➡️ Vancouver drag kings spill the royal tea
➡️ Run N'Gun stays indie after all these years⁠
➡️ Through the fire and flames, on film⁠
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and MORE. Find a free copy near you at straight.com/find-us⁠

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Georgia Straight @georgiastraight.bsky.social · Jul 4

It hasn’t exactly been all roses in recent years for what was formerly B.C.’s favourite co-op: www.straight.com/living/mec-i...

MEC is back in Canadian hands. Can it rebuild its reputation?

The former co-op declared bankruptcy in 2020 before being bought by an American investment group. It was re-sold to Canadian buyers last year.

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