Only three movie theatres remain in Canada’s North. What now?
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The Capitol Theatre in Yellowknife, Canada, has closed, leaving only three movie theatres in the country's North. The closure affects the local film industry and community, with some seeing it as an opportunity to revitalize the venue.
The Capitol Theatre in Yellowknife, Canada's Northwest Territories, closed on April 1, leaving just three movie theatres serving the country's vast North. The remaining cinemas are the Yukon Cinema in Whitehorse, the Astro Theatre in Hay River, and another in Iqaluit. The closure affects the local film industry, which relied on the Capitol as a hub for festivals and screenings. The Yellowknife International Film Festival has organized a one-day-only screening at the Capitol for National Canadian Film Day. The Hay River Film Society, which operates out of the Riverview Cineplex, will also screen a film to celebrate the occasion. The closure has sparked discussions about revitalizing the venue, with some seeing it as an opportunity to reclaim the space for the community.
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