Rio Theatre launches petition to save historic venue from redevelopment threat

The Rio Theatre has launched a petition aimed at demonstrating the community’s support for saving the East Vancouver venue, and at least one prominent filmmaker has stepped up to offer his assistance.
A pamphlet advertising the property at Broadway and Commercial recently hit the internet, and Rio proprietor Corinne Lea swiftly confirmed that the building had been listed for sale. While she assured fans that the Rio has an eight-year lease and hopes to remain in operation, the petitio