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Niagara’s largest music festival, Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival, is the latest pandemic casualty.

July 18, 2020

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After 18 consecutive years, the Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival will not happen in 2020

After 18 years of hosting concerts and donating more than $200,000 to local charities, the Canal Bank Shuffle Blues Festival, Thorold’s signature event, will not take place this year.

With the closure of the Canada-U.S. border, and Phase 3 of the province’s reopening not on Ontario’s radar yet, CBS founder and musical director Tim Sinnett has been unable to move ahead with booking…

Toronto’s Festival of Beer Shines A Spotlight on Canada For 2017

July 18, 2017

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It’s time to raise a toast for the star of 2017: Happy birthday Canada! Toronto’s Festival of Beer, presented by the Beer Store will feature a 20,000 square-foot pavilion known as the Canada 150 Pavilion. This area is completely dedicated to the fine tastes of Canada and will pay homage to its great landscapes by giving patrons a taste of the brews and food that hail from coast-to-coast. It all happens July 28 to 30 at Bandshell Park, in Exhibition Place.

“It feels great to be celebrating…

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Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show Roars Into Toronto with Sons of Anarchy’s Kim Coates on board!

March 23, 2015

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EXHIBITION REPORT

This year marked the 25^th Anniversary of the Toronto International Spring Motorcycle Show at the Toronto International Centre. The SPRINGSHOW has become known as the Springtime season opener for motorcyclists in Ontario.

A special unveiling of the most ‘Far-Out’ custom Vincent motorcycle took place on opening day. The “Vincent Black Chopper” is the latest acquisition project of motorcycle builder and collector, and producer of the SUPERSHOW, Bar Hodgson. The Vincent Black Chopper was the feature bike in the prestigious ‘Century…

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Toronto On Demand CHECKS FROM THE EX!

August 31, 2014

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SPECIAL REPORT by Joey Cee

There is still time to experience the summer right of passage for millions of Torontonians and international visitors. This is our fair! Big, bright, noisy, aromatic and exciting. For some it’s tacky, for others it’s tasty! Fun food as opposed to junk food is celebrated here, especially in the food building where culinary trends are tried and tested. For kids, the EX is a true memory experience and for all adults, it’s a trip…

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