Canada: Cinema cancels South Asian film screenings after shooting, arson attempt

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Ontario [Canada], October 3, 2025 (ANI): A Cinema in Oakville, west of Toronto, has announced the cancellation of all South Asian film screenings following a shooting and an attempted arson on its premises in the last week, CBC reported on Thursday (Canada local time).

According to CBC, it was noted that Film.Ca Cinemas said both incidents at its Oakville, Ontario, location occurred overnight while the theatre was closed, hence no one was injured.

It also mentioned that the incidents "may be connected to disagreements" within the South Asian film industry. It added that the decision to halt South Asian film screenings was made in the interest of safety for staff and patrons.

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