The saga around Vancouver's Rio Theatre took yet another twist on Saturday as it reopened as a sports bar to circumvent provincial health regulations which mandate movie theatres to close. Lea does not agree with an order from the provincial health officer that bars the gathering for events such as movies to reduce the spread of COVID-19. (Jon Hernandez/CBC)Lea said it's unfair that bars and restaurants can stay open, while theatres like hers had to close late last year. Watch what Rio Theatre patrons think about their neighbourhood theatre becoming a sports bar:Fans of Vancouver's Rio Theatre show up to watch sports Video 1:03 Patrons say they like how the historic venue got creative to stay open during the pandemic 1:03Lea said the hardest part of the transition was figuring out what sports to show. A server at the Rio Theatre in Vancouver delivers beer to patrons who booked seats at the theatre to watch sports on Saturday jan. 23, 2021.

Source: CBC News January 24, 2021 18:11 UTC