Denmark pays $1.6M to buy last remaining circus elephants for retirement
As of now, Canada has no national or provincial bans on circuses using exotic animals. Continue reading
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‘We’re trying to build something:’ Halifax circus troupe readying for Fringe Festival
By Jeremy Keefe Digital Broadcast Journalist
With Halifax Fringe kicking off at the end of August one of Halifax’s circus troupe’s is gearing up for their largest performance to date. Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Luzia’ twists dream into reality for contortionist
By Deb Matejicka Community Reporter
Known as the world’s most flexible human, Aleksei Goloborodko’s bendable talent caught the eye of Cirque du Soleil. The 24-year-old is now living his dream of performing with the world-recognized circus in the travelling production of “Luzia.” Continue reading
Royal Canadian Family Circus arrives in Edmonton, proving it’s truly ‘a family business’
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
The ringmaster comes from a 250-year-old line of circus performers. Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil drummer talks move to London ahead of Budweiser Gardens performance
Alex Reis will be performing as a drummer in Cirque du Soleil’s upcoming Corteo show at Budweiser Gardens. Continue reading
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Science under the big top: Calgary exhibit explores connection between science and the circus
By Gil Tucker Reporter
A Calgary exhibit gives visitors hands-on experiences to allow them to learn about science and the circus. Continue reading
PETA wins bid to ‘free’ animal crackers from their cages on U.S. packaging
The makers of Barnum’s Animal crackers have agreed to redesign their U.S. packaging in response to pressure from PETA. Continue reading
World’s fastest juggler brings pin-twirling skills to Pickering July 19 to 22
Tomas ‘Tommy Tequila’ Aguilar is performing eight shows from July 19 to 22. Continue reading
Cirque du Soleil returns to electrify Leon’s Centre in Kingston with ‘Corteo’
By Sharmeen Somani Online video journalist
Cirque Du Soleil has rolled into Kingston once again, this time bringing their show “Corteo.” Continue reading
‘I didn’t even know what to do’: Alleged victim of circus teacher accused of sex crimes speaks out
The bail hearing for a coach at Montreal’s National Circus School remains behind bars over the weekend as his bail hearing gets postponed. Continue reading