W. K. Lis
Superstar
$6 million is tiny! The CNE generates $128 million in annual economic activity for the province and $93 million for the city. Also provides income for the young people needing money for college.
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Canadian National Exhibition
- Thread starter Richard White
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$6 million is tiny! The CNE generates $128 million in annual economic activity for the province and $93 million for the city. Also provides income for the young people needing money for college.
JasonParis
Moderator
It may be time for a pause and rethink for sure. But the calls of CNE's death are almost as much a part of Toronto tradition as the fair is itself.
Admiral Beez
Superstar
My vote for the reimagined CNE is to get rid of the Midway. I hate the sirens, bells, people shouting.... that's not entertainment. Keep the rides, maybe get more. Improve the food building, the main draw of the CNE for many, as it's nearly impossible to get a table in there, and when you do it's covered in ketchup or spilt food/drink.
W. K. Lis
Superstar
My vote for the reimagined CNE is to KEEP the Midway. I LOVE the sirens, bells, people shouting.... that's IS entertainment. Keep the rides, maybe get more.
Improve the Food Building, the main draw of the CNE for many, as it's nearly impossible to get a table in there, and when you do it's covered in ketchup or spilt food/drink. Maybe outdoor COVERED (in case of rain) patios and vendors surrounding the Food Building.
With liquor licenses at the Food Building, patios, and surroundings! So we can walk around with a cool beer in our hand, like in Europe.
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Richard White
Senior Member
For you maybe not but for the over 1 million others per year it is.
Even my aunt who loves to shop still plays Crown and Anchor, The Birthday Game, etc on the midway. If I want to go shopping I will go to the One of a kind show, Home Show, etc.
I agree with W.K. Lis though when he said the food building needs to be improved. It is iconic but at the same time it is 70 years out of date.
Admiral Beez
Superstar
I think I said that....
Johnny Au
Senior Member
Yes.
A small part of the Food Building already has a liquor licence. Though I am teetotal, having an expanded area to bring alcohol would work wonders (especially the casino). Wonderland already allows this (except in rides, video arcades, children's areas, souvenir stores, and first-aid stations). For obvious reasons, the rides themselves, the entire children's area, the farm, the Nintendo tent, and first-aid stations will not allow alcohol to be brought in.
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W. K. Lis
Superstar
Would like to see the air show sitting on the grass drinking a cool beer. Unless you're the one flying those things, of course.
Richard White
Senior Member
CNE to be canceled for second straight year. Possibly permanently if no source of funding found.
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https://www.thestar.com/news/city_h...d-by-covid-19-for-a-second-straight-year.html
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https://www.thestar.com/news/city_h...d-by-covid-19-for-a-second-straight-year.html
Johnny Au
Senior Member
Interesting rant from Amusement Insiders' Brenden Cross:
Quint
New Member
I agree with this guy 100%! It is INSANE to close down outdoor amusement parks like Canada's Wonderland or ANY out door park for that matter! We learned last week (from a New York Times investigation no less!) that the CDC grossly exaggerated the risk of covid-19 transmission in the outdoors. The actual risk outdoors is infinitesimal. I would suggest that people in high risk groups e.g. in their '80s and '90s shouldn't be on rollercoasters anyway! Why rob the young and healthy - especially young children of yet another Summer of fun? Haven't they sacrificed enough in the interest of "protecting" people who are on the final legs of their life?
We all know, sadly, that these endless lockdowns are taking a massive toll on peoples mental health - too often with tragic consequences. We also know that mental depression causes a depression of our immune system leaving us vulnerable to viruses and pathogens! It is almost as if these dictates from Queen's Park are intended to make the Covid-19 death toll even worse!
Overlooked for some reason by the "experts" advising our stupid premier is the fact that Vitamin D deficiency is a major risk factor for people who are infected by Covid-19. It is a major reason why people with high levels of melanin in their skin are dying at higher rates. And how do we get Vitamin D? From being OUTSIDE IN THE SUN!
I think the time has come to lift ALL restrictions outside and inside! By now everyone in a high risk group has had an opportunity to get vaccinated. If they still feel at risk then they are free to shelter in place in their homes. For everyone else let us get on with LIVING!
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lenaitch
Senior Member
Multi-generational holiday gatherings in your family must be a hoot.
Johnny Au
Senior Member
The CNE is at risk of permanently closing after 142 years in business
The Canadian National Exhibition says it will face closure if it does not receive support from both the federal and provincial governments soon.
toronto.ctvnews.ca
Petition:
It is time that we must save the CNE. It only costs pocket change for the province and the feds to keep the Ex afloat. The fair is very profitable when operating.
Towered
Superstar
The CNE is at risk of permanently closing after 142 years in business
The Canadian National Exhibition says it will face closure if it does not receive support from both the federal and provincial governments soon.toronto.ctvnews.ca
Petition:
It is time that we must save the CNE. It only costs pocket change for the province and the feds to keep the Ex afloat. The fair is very profitable when operating.
It's easy to be very profitable when you never invest in anything!
syn
Senior Member
I find it hard to believe the Provincial or Federal government won't come through with a package to keep it afloat. It's pocket change for a lot of goodwill with an upcoming election (at least provincially).
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