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3 unusual facts about Canadian National Exhibition


Joseph Yuill

The Yuills' Ayrshires' began winning prizes at local fairs, and at exhibitions in Toronto and Ottawa.

Kate Aitken

She subsequently taught cooking, including at the Canadian National Exhibition, where she served as director of the Women's Division from 1938 to 1952.

Pacific National Exhibition

From 1942 to 1946 the PNE was closed and like the Canadian National Exhibition served as a military training facility for the duration of World War II.


CICX-FM

Bob Hope, who was in Toronto performing at the Canadian National Exhibition, visited CFOR on September 4 of that year to officially launch the station's new transmitter.

The McDades

As The McDade Family Band the siblings had the chance to perform at such venues as the Canadian National Exhibition, Vancouver Expo 86, The Commonwealth Games and multiple performances for members of British Royal Family.


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