Category Archives: Official CNE Bloggers 2010

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 →

There’s nothing better than strolling down the Midway on a gorgeous summer night.  The bright neon lights.  The friendly game hecklers.  The screams of joy all around.  Everything seems more vibrant.  More alive. And because we were at the Ex … Continue reading →

As always The CNE has NOT disappointed! Always something NEW every time I go. Today I watched as a tiny little woman squeezed Herself into a very small clear box. I watched a Man put people to sleep(and make them … Continue reading →

WOW, I won the biggest stuffed animal of my LIFE, it’s a 4′ tall stuffed giant Panda bear. My son is pretty dazzled, and I have to say that he is a kid that is not easy to impress. Even … Continue reading →

My second visit to the EX was just as great as the first! I saw children laughing, couples kissing, families just having fun! THAT’S WHAT IT’S ALL ABOUT! It is so heartwarming to see people as they experience something for … Continue reading →