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Tennis Canada resorts to Groupon to sell Davis Cup tickets at UBC this weekend

Tennis Canada resorts to Groupon to sell Davis Cup tickets at UBC this weekend

Tennis Canada is still expecting a full house for the Davis Cup World Group First Round tie at University of British Columbia's Thunderbird Arena this weekend, despite the absence of Spain's Rafael Nadal, which has led to spare tickets being available.
Gregor Robertson lobbies for national plan to support film, TV

Gregor Robertson lobbies for national plan to support film, TV

Mayor Gregor Robertson is asking Ottawa to throw Vancouver’s floundering film and TV industry a life preserver.
Movie jobs plummet as Hollywood shuns Hollywood North

Movie jobs plummet as Hollywood shuns Hollywood North

Job figures support claims that tax incentives gap is driving steep decline in B.C. industry
Thousands flock to voice concerns at #SaveBCFilm rally

Thousands flock to voice concerns at #SaveBCFilm rally

What was billed as a town hall meeting to kickstart British Columbia's sagging film industry drew thousands of concerned people to the North Shore yesterday evening.
B.C. to host “copycat” Bollywood Oscars after being rejected for real deal

B.C. to host “copycat” Bollywood Oscars after being rejected for real deal

After Vancouver was rejected this week as the 2013 host city for Bollywood’s “Academy Awards,” the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards, Premier Christy Clark has announced that B.C. will host an event that’s being attacked as a “copycat.”
Vision Critical acquires DiscoverText

Vision Critical acquires DiscoverText

Vancouver-based market research company Vision Critical announced January 22 that it has expanded by acquiring Massachusetts-based technology company DiscoverText for an undisclosed amount.
Film contest aims to build B.C. industry capacity amidst escalating inter-provincial talent wars

Film contest aims to build B.C. industry capacity amidst escalating inter-provincial talent wars

Six local teams preparing for 'daunting' eight-day production blitz
Film, TV, gaming left out of BC Jobs Plan

Film, TV, gaming left out of BC Jobs Plan

Premier Christy Clark's BC Jobs Plan boosts agrifoods, forestry, mining, natural gas, international education, technology, tourism and transportation – but not the declining film, television or videogame industries.
NHL return to boost Vancouver businesses

NHL return to boost Vancouver businesses

Vancouver sports bars and other tourism businesses stand to see business boosted as National Hockey League (NHL) plans its return to the ice.
Vancouver exec to chair FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 committee

Vancouver exec to chair FIFA Women's World Cup 2015 committee

Canadian Soccer Association executives will be doing double duty as the organizers of the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup.