Author Archives: Joanne

About Joanne

When Joanne tells people this is her 21st CNE, they always ask if she started at age 2 since she looks so young, but it’s true, her first CNE was in 1988! She looks after advance ticket sales for the fair and coordinates many of the CNE’s online initiatives. Her favourite CNE activity is riding around on her golf cart and seeing visitors having fun, but looks forward to her one ride on the Polar Express each year.

FLOWRIDER Splash Zone

The CNE always marks the end of a summer and oh what a hot summer it has been! All over the city, people have been finding ways to stay cool and Sprite has been no exception. This summer, the Sprite … Continue reading

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2011 Official CNE Bloggers presented by Rogers

Winner Announcement We are pleased to announce the winners of the 2011 Official CNE Blogger Contest! Congratulations to: Katelyn Field Sabrina Mantel Zach Bussey Andrew Gayman Taylor Ferri Michael Mandziuk Tim Ducharme James Carlisle Sumaya Khan Catherine Romano These 10 … Continue reading

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Official CNE Blogger Contest presented by Rogers

Would you like to be an Official CNE Blogger? We’re looking for 10 CNE fans to blog and tweet about the 2011 CNE! Send us a sample of your writing based on an experience of your choice. Winners or “Official … Continue reading

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2011 Official CNE Bloggers Contest

Stay tuned for details about the 2011 Official CNE Bloggers Contest! Great experience and awesome prizes for ten lucky winners!

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Top 10 Tips for going to the CNE

I have learned quite a lot about the CNE this year in my six visits, I would like to share with you my top ten tips for going to the CNE next year: 1/ Purchase your tickets early and online … Continue reading

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The Tie That Binds

By Diana McNally September 2nd 2010 For me, the C.N.E. is the social event of the year. Living in Toronto’s premiere party grounds, Queen West, it can prove tiresome meeting the standards of the local nightlife. The Ex is the … Continue reading

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Butterfly Face

While we were waiting to see Chef At Home we went to the Cheese exhibit.  My granddaughter had her face painted there.  The young lad painted a beautiful butterfly that filled her whole face.  He did an amazing job.  She … Continue reading

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Rocks & Rock Legends

August 31, 2010 Based on amount of time spent, my favorite building is the Direct Energy Centre.  It is useful as a place to cool down on the hottest days, and always holds a wide variety of exhibits, shows, and … Continue reading

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Trial by Fire

August at the CNE International Stage ended with an inferno of entertainment that made the 30 degree Celsius day outside seem cool. All in the same evening we were seared with the fiery (literally) dances of Compañía De Danza Vivencias … Continue reading

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The Midway….who can forget the Flyer

I remember coming to the Ex with my uncle, his girlfriend (now aunt), sister and myself. I was always scared of riding rollarcoasters. But I remember riding one with my uncle. I remember the feeling of anticipation of what would … Continue reading

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