CNE opens with fun, food and thrills

By News Staff

Posted August 16, 2013 6:32 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

The 135th edition of the Canadian National Exhibition began Friday morning with its usual medley of unique attractions, including acrobatic artistry by the Flying Wallendas, the artery-clogging Cronut burger and the legendary midway.

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