Independent movie theatres are turning to family favourites and classic films to try to stay afloat this summer, as major summer blockbusters are delayed or sent straight to streaming services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At Salmar Cinemas in Salmon Arm, B.C., Joel deBoer has found success with classic film franchises including the original Star Wars films and the Harry Potter series. Diane Robinson is taking a similar approach at the family-run Tillicum Twin Theatres in Terrace, B.C. In Houston, B.C., the Pleasant Valley movie theatre, as well as the attached bowling alley and mini-golf course, shut down permanently in April citing the COVID-19 pandemic. (Diane Robinson)Robinson said movie theatres are following strict health guidelines which include sanitizing seats, selling tickets online and requiring staff to wear gloves and masks, so people should feel free to come out and escape for a little while.

Source: CBC News August 08, 2020 18:00 UTC