Author Archives: Tim

About Tim

Tim co-owns a video production company in Toronto and is currently working on a documentary on mental illness in Ethiopia. He enjoys reading, biking around the city, traveling, and celebrating the end of summer with the CNE. He will be sharing his CNE experiences on twitter, facebook and the CNE blog through text, photos and video.

Huge Entertainment on a Small Stage: Buskers’ Corner

I’ve always wanted to be a busker, but I lack the co-ordination.  This year the Buskers’ Corner has three amazing shows.  I have seen them all, and they keep drawing me back. Sheldon Casavant is a magician with a great … Continue reading

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Fantastic Finds – Shop ‘til you Drop

Many of us live close to mega-shopping centres, where it seems that you can buy most anything.  You, however, can’t beat some of the deals on many unique and hard to find items at the CNE At Home Pavilion and … Continue reading

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The “Ups and Downs” of the CNE Midway 2011

I wasn’t sure if my stomach could handle the rides this year.  As I get older, these motion-intense rides tend to mess me up.  But my inner-child was drooling over the old rides of my youth, as well as the … Continue reading

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Entertainment Beyond the Stage

The CNE is packed full of big events and entertainment on several stages throughout the Exhibition grounds.  Many of these shows are well advertised and well attended.  But what about the entertainment that isn’t on stage? Did you know there … Continue reading

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A pleasant and unexpected treat at the International Stage

With all of the great events each day, planning your visit to the CNE can be overwhelming.  It is helpful to plan with the daily CNE schedules, but on occasion, the programming can change without notice. This was the case … Continue reading

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