Category Archives: The CNE Staff Experience 2008

It was halfway through the fair and we had a mid-afternoon torrential downpour.  We stood at the window of the General Manager’s office watching everyone running for cover into any building they could find.  Uh-oh the day was going to be disappointing — the street … Continue reading →

The fourth night of the Rising Star Talent Show ended with a bang.  A very large bang.  About half way through the show, the sky got very dark and we knew a storm was coming.  We got to the second … Continue reading →

My special moment at this year’s CNE was meeting a 93-year-old veteran in his motorized wheelchair, with his wife, at the Tim Hortons Seniors’ Breakfast. They arrived late after we had shut down the coffee line.  The lady asked me … Continue reading →

Being involved in the planning of the CNE is both rewarding and exciting.  It’s such an important Toronto tradition and also happens to be Canada’s largest annual fair. An event the size and scope of The Ex takes all year to put together and we work hard during the … Continue reading →