No Funnel Cakes, or Air Show for Fans of the Ex

Friday, 14 May 2021 07:15

By Tami Jeanneret

CNE cancelled for second year

For another year, many of the big crowd drawing events in Toronto are being cancelled.

The city of Toronto announcing this morning it is extending the cancellation of all city permitted outdoor events to September 6th.

That includes the Ex, the Honda Indy, Caribbean Carnival, and Taste of the Danforth.

In the statement, Mayor John Tory says he is working with the CNE to help it get through the year and come back next year bigger and better.

Pride Toronto organizors have already decided the annual festivities for Pride Month, which kick off June 1st will be virtual.

More from Local News

Speed Cameras Considered Near Schools

This is in Welland, where city council heard there are too many complaints of speeding
Grimsby Council Pay Reviewed

Councillors voted for an outside independent body to do it, some disagreed saying it's not necessary
NRP Find Missing Senior

Police say Wayne Gillis is safe
Update: Suspect Wanted for Murder

Police say the victim recently died in hospital
Val Kilmer Dead at 65

The actor died of pneumonia on April 1st.
'Lord Mayor' Explains his Title

Gary Zalepa says the title for Niagara on the Lake goes back to Upper Canada
Apartment Buildings to Replace YMCA

Mayor Mat Siscoe says the city tried to reach agreement on use of building, however cost to bring it up to par too expensive
Financial Boost for Royal George Rebuild

Provincial government is investing $35-million over 3-years