Monday 15 May 2023

Canadian Minister Of Defense Talks About Banker Takeover of Canada

Greetings to all SFS members and supporters- just to let you know that I and a few other community leaders have taken a lead in the hopes of preserving the Vogue Theatre facility as a venue for continuing as a theatrical venue and for other cultural events. This is a road that has to be traversed in a sensible and focussed direction and so this is moving slowly and carefully. When we are in a position to mobilize fundraising and other initiatives, these will be reported on here. In the meantime everyone should hopefully be creating their own list of contact people who would be supportive of a major fundraising initiative. More soon.

David Raymond Amos
I have many fond memories of going to the movies at the Vogue with my Father and Brother in the 50s and early 60s. They are both gone now but the Vogue and my memories remain. 
 
 
Erin Robar
I am going to send you a private message about my experience and how I might be able to help.
 
Allan Patrick Barnes
what Realtor is selling the property?
 
 
 
 
 

Canadian Minister Of Defense Talks About Banker Takeover of Canada

I had a lot of respect for Paul Hellyer when I first ran for a seat in 2004 but it faded over the years This video reminded me as to one of the many reasons why I ran again in 2015
 
On Feb 11th, 2015 a dude using the ID "AMERICA SUCKS" sang the praises of Hellyer in a CBC article and posted a link to this video. It was the first comment anyone would see if they checked out that news item for the past 8 years Tonight I responded with the exactly the same words posted above and within minutes the CBC moderators caught it and deleted BOTH COMMENTS. Go Figure
 
Thanks for all the hard work Paul hellyer have done for the people of the world, and thanks again to Luke for an great interview! 
 
 
 
This is a man who has something to say, worth hearing. watch this and pass it on. People need to know this and it is in fairly simple terms to understand.
 
 
 
The Rand-Man  
Hey Luke, I appreciate all the work you do to inform the public about the corruption of the system. Though I often wonder why you haven't interviewed (or ever mention) the courageous work of Kevin Annett and the common law tribunal, which was newly proclaimed a sovereign republic in Canada on January 15th. If you haven't heard of the Itccs you may read more about it on: http://itccs.org
 
 
 
paul is a legend in my country love him
 
 
 
 Thank you both for this info. I realize that economics is the main topic in your conversation, however it is only a problem created by the people without ethics, They don't care about the health and well being of anyone else unless it is in their own interests. Until the majority of people start thinking collectively, becoming involved, taking action as our forefathers did, but so much more, as our tools knowledge has grown. Its time to change history not relive it over and over. Its time for the real golden age and we need to first tear down. expose all the truths learn from them, and never let this happen again.
 
 
 
Excellent interview!  Thank you!
 
 
 
The answer isn't making the central banks public. Although that would help somewhat. The answer is allowing multiple banks to compete. Central banks aren't powerful because they are privatized. They are powerful because they have a monopoly.
 
 
 

Owner of Sackville's Vogue Cinema needs $100K to save theatre

A fundraising campaign is underway to save the downtown theatre that opened in the 1940s

Vogue Cinema threat

8 years ago
Duration 2:22
Sackville trying to save its downtown theatre
 
 Sackville's Vogue Cinema has been showing films at its Bridge St. location since it opened in the 1940s but owner Jeff Coates says unless he can raise $100,000 it will close.

Coates has started a fundraising campaign to save the art deco, single-screen theatre that is a hub for the arts community.

He says improvements to the historic building and its projection system were necessary in 2012 because it was becoming difficult to find movies on film, but that switch is what has led to the crushing debt.

Sackville's Vogue Cinema opened in the 1940s. (CBC)

"When we did do that it was almost $100,000 to do it at the time because the theatre wasn't exactly your big box theatre."

Coates says his private investor is calling the loan and the roof of the theatre needs to be repaired so he has no choice but to ask the community for help.

He has launched an on-line fundraising campaign with a goal of $100,000.

Sackville Film Society member Thaddeus Holownia says the Vogue Cinema is worth saving.

"Myself, I think it's a place that's unparalleled … right in the heart of downtown, a real community place," he said.

Holownia has been showing art house films at the theatre once a week since the late 1970s.

Thaddeus Holownia and the Sackville Film Society play art house films on Thursday nights during the school year at the Vogue Cinema.

"If the Vogue closed I think that would be a very big vacuum, and I would hate to see that happen."

The theatre is also used by local music festivals as a venue for bands.

Lucas Hicks, the creative director of Sappyfest, organized a benefit concert, raising $500, as soon as he heard about the Vogue's trouble.

"Unfortunately it takes almost losing something to realize that you have something really good and to keep using it as much as possible."

Coates says he appreciates the support that's been pouring in and he is hoping the fundraising campaign will be a success.

"I've been trying to do this on my own for so long and it's it's hard to reach out for help but the time comes when you have to."

 
 
 
22 Comments 
 
 
 
David Amos 
I have many fond memories of going to the movies at the Vogue with my Father and Brother in the 50s and early 60s. They are both gone now but the Vogue and my memories remain. 
 
 
 
AMERICA SUCKS 

 
 
David Amos  
Reply to AMERICA SUCKS
I had a lot of respect for Paul Hellyer when I first ran for a seat in 2004 but it faded over the years This video reminded me as to one of the many reasons why I ran again in 2015
 
 
David Amos  
Reply to David Amos   
Wow that wasn't long going "POOF" 
 
 
   
GreenerPastures
Isn't this just the beginning of what will be a reoccurring need for vast sums of monies to be found? We need to be realistic if there are no white knights willing to throw good money after bad. We have lost the ability to even secure our present, let alone our future.We must not be afraid to bury the past when it is time, else we become weighed down by the enormity of what it means to try and make things that were meant to have a limited life live forever. Good luck just the same. There may be ways to delay the inevitable.  
 
 
NB-eh 
Reply to GreenerPastures 
@StrictlyFacts

Sounds to me like the owner isn't really after handouts.

People are posting about Eh government and taxpayers. Yet there isn't a word in the article about government funding or asked for. Seems he is asking elsewhere for the funds.

He also had obtained personal funding, who knows why the lender needed the money back. Maybe they incurred extra ordinary expenses themselves.

Secondly, roofs do need to be rebuilt. Even on a home. But it's not a yearly thing but every few decades. Same as upgrading to new delivery technology, it'll be over a decade before that's needed to be again, if not longer.

This really does iterate one thing though. Everyone moans and complains about business and how much they make. Well for one thing, here's a clear example of why businesses need tons of money in reserve. Buildings grow old, equipment needs replaced. That can cost hundred thousand in this case, or several million for even bigger buildings. Moony and a sizeable profit is needed and not evil.

 
David Amos  
Reply to GreenerPastures
The Fat Lady ain't sung yet  
 
 
 

'Grassroots uprising' hoping to save 77-year-old Sackville movie house

The Vogue Cinema closed its doors recently because of financial pressure, owner says

"Whether it was a film on the screen or live presentations, it was built for sound to carry and not be overwhelming," said owner Jeffery Coates.

And that's how he wants it to stay, despite having to close the doors recently and put it up for sale in this university town, around 48 kilometres southeast of Moncton.

Some members of the community have the same goal and are hoping to come up with a plan to save the beloved theatre.

A man sitting in a theatre with red accents on the walls Jeffery Coates, photographed inside the Vogue Cinema in 2015 photo, has owned the theatre since 2006. (CBC)

Thaddeus Holownia, the longtime programmer and director of the Sackville Film Society, is a renowned artist and emeritus professor of fine arts at Mount Allison University. He's leading the charge to save the historic art deco theatre.

"I think that the immediate response of [our] closely-knit community was, 'Hey, what are we going to do if we don't have our theatre here?'" said Holownia.

"So there was kind of a grassroots uprising and people started to communicate through social media."

The Facebook page of the film society has been attracting comments from like-minded people who have a soft spot for the Vogue.

'A gem'

The Vogue Cinema was built in 1946, according to information from Tantramar Heritage Trust.

The site was purchased in 1941 by M.E.Walker after having been vacant since 1912, when the original building was destroyed by a fire that took out an entire block in Sackville's downtown.

The building changed hands a few times, and in September of 1995, Coates found himself working there.

He fell in love with the theatre and what it did for the community. 

"It was a gem to hold on to and to keep going and to tell the story that was behind it," he said.

I just, for lack of better words, I drowned.
- Jeff Coates, Vogue Cinema 

Coates purchased the Vogue in January 2006, but shortly after, he found himself struggling as the movie industry started shifting with the introduction of digital cinema.

Before buying, Coates knew the shift to digital was coming, but he didn't think it would happen that fast. He thought he'd have time to pay off a chunk of the purchase before the transition.

But in 2012, he had to convert to a digital system because film was almost completely unavailable for theatres.

He was working on paying off that debt when the building's roof developed a leak that started causing damage. And then COVID-19 hit and Coates had to fork over more than $70,000 for a new roof at a time when the theatre wasn't bringing in patrons. 

"I've spent so much of my time working full-time to survive personally, while the business was keeping itself afloat, and then all of a sudden, it's not floating, and then I'm injecting more and more time and cash from my personal life," said Coates. 

"And then I just, for lack of better words, I drowned."

Coates said his hope was to retire early and put more time into the theatre, but he couldn't get there.

Hope for the future

Holownia said in the last four or five years, the downtown core of Sackville has suffered a number of business losses, some from fire and some from the economic strain of COVID-19, so he hopes the community will be able to bring the Vogue back to life.

He pictures the Vogue becoming a cultural centre that serves multiple purposes — some nights dedicated to the film community, with others for special events, such as book launches or music performances.

But at a listing price of $299,000, the acquisition of the theatre is easier said than done. Holownia there are a lot of questions to answer before before moving ahead, including what kind of repairs the building may need and how much that would cost.

"And then, what's it cost to actually run the place and maintain it? And then figure out whether that number is something that's achievable in terms of fundraising."

A man with shoulder-length blonde hair and small circular glasses. Thaddeus Holownia, programmer and director of the Sackville Film Society, is one of the community members trying to save the Vogue. (Pierre Fournier/CBC)

He is hoping the community has time to figure things out before someone else comes along and buys the building.

"I think this would really, really be a great, heartening positive for the community," said Holownia.

'A unique place'

Coates said the theatre has been quietly listed and there are multiple people interested, but he's working with his real estate agent to put together a presentation package for the local group and other potential buyers.

He said there's a learning curve for anyone unfamiliar with the movie industry, but if someone wants to continue using the space as intended, he is willing to train the buyer to help them succeed.

"At the end of the day, I want to see the place saved, so whatever it takes to save the place, and get it back open as soon as possible, is what my goal is," he said.

"It's such a unique place. ... You feel warm and welcomed when you're in there."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Hannah Rudderham is a reporter with CBC New Brunswick. She grew up in Cape Breton, N.S., and moved to Fredericton in 2018. You can send story tips to hannah.rudderham@cbc.ca.

 
 
 
6 Comments
 
 
 
Albert Wade 
I remember when it was for sale for $100k. At the time I thought of buying it, renovating the balcony into a loft condo with a balcony out onto the street. The theaters main seating would remain for movies and live venues.

The entrance would become a combination candy counter and licensed Cafe open daily.

 
 
 
Lou Bell
Unfortunately , much like the failing infrastructure in our housing where money hasn't been put into the maintenance of many buildings , much due to stagnant increases in rents , and when the time comes to have to either tear them down , or up the rent and do the repairs needed , and due to public outcries stifling rent increases , we've seen , as reported , the loss of thousands of properties available for rent to the public because many can't see the forest for the trees . Maybe we should hear from the area's MLA on this one . Who pays ( most likely middle class taxpayers ) , who loses out ( most likely middle class taxpayers and those needing low rental housing ) , and who benefits ( movie goers ) . 


Lou Bell
I highly doubt we'll hear from the Green MLA on this one .  
 
 
 
 
 
 

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