Playland

• Playland opens this weekend but new coaster not ready yet

  'This coaster will be the fastest of its kind in North America,' PNE’s president and chief executive director said in 2022 when announcing the project.

  Canada

  May 17
  
• Riders escorted down Playland’s Wooden Roller Coaster after temporary breakdown

  A PNE spokesperson told Global News the drive belt slipped on the coaster, which was assessed and reinstalled.

  Entertainment

  Aug 30, 2023
  
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• Vancouver’s PNE Fair set to open on Aug. 19

  The beloved end-of-summer Vancouver fair returns with some new features and activities and of course, some fan favourites.

  Entertainment

  Aug 17, 2023
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• Playland’s iconic ‘clickety-clack’ wooden roller coaster turns 65

  The 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.

  Canada

  Aug 2, 2023
• ‘Unparalleled’ $65-million amphitheatre renovation for PNE, Hastings Park

  The new venue will have a massive open-roof structure that will be one of the longest of its kind in the world, officials said.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2023
• PNE announces new $9-million roller-coaster investment for 2024

  The Pacific National Exhibition (PNE), along with the owners of Playland, announced Friday a $9-million investment into a new roller-coaster.

  Canada

  Nov 4, 2022
• Thousands attend opening day at Vancouver’s PNE Fair

  Ride passes for Playland sold out quickly as the PNE said the number of ride passes are capped due to capacity limits.

  Entertainment

  Aug 20, 2022
• Vancouver’s 112th PNE Fair kicks off Saturday headlined by The B-52s Farewell Tour

  This 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.

  Entertainment

  Aug 19, 2022
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• PNE goes back to ‘FUNdamentals,’ as stripped-down, COVID-era fair opens Saturday

  The 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.

  Entertainment

  Aug 19, 2021
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• COVID-19: Playland to host pop-up vaccine clinic amid push for more 1st doses

  The 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.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2021