Facebook lets you book movie tickets without fees through its app. It's technically a short-term promotion — but it's been going for months, and there's no sign it'll end any time soon.

With the exhibition sector facing a slow recovery from the pandemic, Cineplex patrons will be charged a $1.50 booking fee for movie ticket purchases using the company’s mobile app or website.

Well, no. There’s tax, which even the upcoming GST holiday won’t do away with. And there’s Cineplex’s online booking fee. It’s $1.50 per ticket (capped at four tickets) and is discounted ...

Canada's largest film exhibitor says it has introduced a new $1.50 booking fee that applies to each ticket purchased through its mobile app and website.