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• Longtime CNE organizer’s fairground photos, taken over 35 years, now on display

  Gregg "Scooter" Korek first started working for the midway decades ago as a teenager, thinking it would just be a summer gig.

  Canada

  Aug 27, 2025
  
• ‘Always dreamt of putting a chicken nugget in a cookie’: Wacky combos on offer at CNE

  The Canadian National Exhibition is set to open its gates at the Exhibition Place on Friday, with carnival games, rides, performances and sweet treats on full display.

  Canada

  Aug 13, 2025
  
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• CNE receives record-breaking 54K job applications amid high youth unemployment

  The CNE is set to host one of its biggest job fairs on July 30, with 54,000 applications vying for 5,000 seasonal roles amid high youth unemployment rates.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2025
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• After slow start, CNE attendance surpasses 2019 and hits 1.49 million visitors

  The annual exhibition got off to a slow start on its first weekend when Toronto was walloped by a major rainstorm.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2024
• CNE hopeful attendance will rally after washout opening weekend

  Downpours in Toronto dampened attendance for the opening weekend of the Canadian National Exhibition, but more visitors are expected in the coming days. 

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2024
• Foot-long mozzarella stick and giant doughnut among new foods at Toronto’s CNE

  From a giant samosa and doughnut to wasabi ice cream and a pickled, deep-fried Oreo, the return of The Ex means a boom of weird and wonderful food for Toronto to try.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2024
• Science centre staff to host activities at Toronto Zoo and the CNE this week

  The Ontario Science Centre says it will deploy teams at locations and events across the city this week, including the Toronto Zoo and the Canadian National Exhibition.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2024
• Organizers worry Ford government parking garage could throw CNE into ‘turmoil’

  The arrival of the middle of August brings about the Canadian National Exhibition with crazy food and wild carnival rides. But plans for a parking garage could mar future events.

  Canada

  Aug 14, 2024
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• Toronto residents worry about impacts of air show noise on pets and those with PTSD

  Detractors of the Canadian International Air Show say the event causes undue stress for those living with PTSD and needless disruptions for people and pets alike.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2023
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• With 1 weekend left, 2023 CNE attendance expected to meet or beat last year’s

  This year's event began on Aug. 18 and wraps up on Labour Day Monday, with plenty still to see this long weekend. 

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2023