Author Archives: Joanne

Our fifth visit to the CNE was filled with spirit and spirits!  The energetic Compañía de danza Vivencias from Uruguay kicked things off with rhythmic drumming, Tango dancing, and flame twirling!  Hot stuff. Speaking of hot, we then hit the … Continue reading →

I’d say this is an accurate title- lord knows I’m eating as much as that mutant Audrey II…and also feel like a vegetable afterwards! Let’s take a tour of a CNE meal at the food building! Starting off with an … Continue reading →

First I want to THANK the CNE & ROGERS for this AWESOME opportunity! I was totally new to BLOGGING & TWEETING at the beginning of this year’s EX! I was very impressed at how EASY it was! With the ease … Continue reading →

The CNE has been known for years as an indicator of the end of the summer and the upcoming start of another school year. Parents take their children to the Ex for some fun in an effort to give summer … Continue reading →

By Diana McNally August 31st 2010 I like to think of the C.N.E. midway as my second home, and whenever I’m away from her bright lights and big prizes I always feel a little wistful. What can I say – … Continue reading →

Just outside the northwest door of the Direct Energy Centre lurks the Globe of Death, a 14 foot diameter strap metal sphere beckoning the two motorcycles parked beside a tent nearby. By show time an appreciable crowd had already gathered, … Continue reading →

I decided to go the Ex by myself today. As much as I love my kids, I needed a day by myself to wander around the Direct Energy building, the Arts and Crafts and all the other areas that I … Continue reading →

August 27, 2010 If you walked the grounds and asked one hundred people what the CNE means to them, you would probably get one hundred different answers.  You will also find people that complain about prices, or people that say … Continue reading →

Ever notice just how many games on the Midway are “ball-based”?  I never did until this year.  Let’s see – Peach basket, “guess your speed”, plate break, beer bottle break, knock over the cups, knock over the alphabet blocks, knock … Continue reading →

Every time we visit the Ex, even though the Food Building has so many choices, we always seem to go to the same place and have spaghetti and meatballs.  This time my granddaughter had pizza while I enjoyed my spaghetti. … Continue reading →