Playland
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Riders escorted down Playland’s Wooden Roller Coaster after temporary breakdownA PNE spokesperson told Global News the drive belt slipped on the coaster, which was assessed and reinstalled.EntertainmentAug 30, 2023
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Vancouver’s PNE Fair set to open on Aug. 19The beloved end-of-summer Vancouver fair returns with some new features and activities and of course, some fan favourites.EntertainmentAug 17, 2023
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Playland’s iconic ‘clickety-clack’ wooden roller coaster turns 65The structure, which cost $200,000 to build, is made entirely from B.C. Douglas fir and has thrilled more than 32 million riders in its 65 years.CanadaAug 2, 2023
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‘Unparalleled’ $65-million amphitheatre renovation for PNE, Hastings ParkThe new venue will have a massive open-roof structure that will be one of the longest of its kind in the world, officials said.CanadaApr 26, 2023
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PNE announces new $9-million roller-coaster investment for 2024The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), along with the owners of Playland, announced Friday a $9-million investment into a new roller-coaster.CanadaNov 4, 2022
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Thousands attend opening day at Vancouver’s PNE FairRide passes for Playland sold out quickly as the PNE said the number of ride passes are capped due to capacity limits.EntertainmentAug 20, 2022
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Vancouver’s 112th PNE Fair kicks off Saturday headlined by The B-52s Farewell TourThis year will be the 112th year of operation for the PNE Fair in Vancouver, which will run from Aug. 20 to Sept. 5, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.EntertainmentAug 19, 2022
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PNE goes back to ‘FUNdamentals,’ as stripped-down, COVID-era fair opens SaturdayThe Pacific National Exhibition will open its gates for an in-person event, though smaller than in pervious years and with COVID-19 measures in place.EntertainmentAug 19, 2021
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COVID-19: Playland to host pop-up vaccine clinic amid push for more 1st dosesThe clinic is a part of Vancouver Coastal Health's efforts to "take vaccine to meet people where they are" in the community, amid flatlining first dose numbers across the province.HealthJul 22, 2021
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COVID-19: Vancouver’s Playland reopens with limited visitorsThe popular PNE amusement park reopened on Friday to guests amid strict COVID-19 safety protocols.HealthJun 12, 2021
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