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VoicePrint and The Canadian National Exhibition 2008

(August 29/08) Note: Contest is now closed.

VoicePrint and The Canadian National Exhibition present: The "How did you hear about VoicePrint?" Contest Giveaway

  • Did a friend tell you about VoicePrint?
  • Are you a listener?
  • Did you see one of our commercials?

Listen to VoicePrint during the month of August and each time you hear one of our "How did you hear about VoicePrint?" call or email us and tell us:

  • The show the promo aired during
  • and how you heard about us.

Each time you contact us you will be entered into our weekly draw for one of two CNE Super Family Passes ($118.00 value), which includes:

  • Two Fun Passes (includes admission only);
  • and two Magic Passes (includes admission and unlimited rides).

In addition, everyone who contacts us from August 1st to 14th will be entered into our daily draw for a pair of Fun Passes ($28.00 value).

 

Call us at 1-800-567-6755 ext. 223 or email contest@voiceprintcanada.com when you hear our promos. (Listeners may enter once per day)

 

Draws for the CNE Super Family Passes take place on all Fridays from August 8th - 29th, inclusive. Draws for the Fun Passes take place daily.

 


The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is an 18-day fair taking place every August at Toronto concluding on Labour Day. Over its 129 year history, the CNE has grown to be the largest annual fair in Canada and the fifth largest in North America attracting approximately 1.25 million visitors each year

 

Highlights include:


Opening Ceremonies

August 15, 2008, 10:00 a.m. - Princes' Boulevard

Ceremonial parade comes through the Princes Gates with the First Family.  The official ceremony takes place in front of the Direct Energy Centre; reception takes place in Café Soleil. The Honourable Peter Fonseca, Ontario's Minister of Tourism, is the CNE's special guest of honour who will officially open the 130th Canadian National Exhibition.

 

The IAMS SuperDogs Show

Direct Energy Centre, Hall D, three shows daily at 1 pm; 4 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

With wagging tails and winning ways, the ever popular SuperDogs launch a sparkling brand new show at the CNE this year: "Bling it On!!"  COME, SIT, STAY and enjoy Canada's premiere family entertainment.  Bling it On is not only crazy cute canine fun but a dazzling Super Spectacle with the world's most popular dogs: the Iams SuperDogs!

 

Wine Garden

Presented by Markham Museum

Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 - South of Food Building on West Side

The Town of Markham and Markham Museum will provide a vintage opportunity for CNE visitors to sample wine from a number of Ontario's most distinguished wineries.

 

Warriors' Day

Saturday, August 16, 2008; 10:30 a.m.

The annual Warriors' Day Parade will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16, 2008.  The Warriors' Day Parade is the longest running veterans' parade in the free world and has been a part of the CNE since 1921.   This year's theme is: Saluting our Veterans, Supporting our Troops!  The parade will end inside the BMO Field stadium in a stirring finale.  Visitors will be encouraged to wear RED to support our troops.

 

Tim Hortons Breakfast

Thursdays August 21 and 28, 10:00 am to 11:30 a.m. - Bandshell Park

To celebrate seniors' Thursdays, Tim Hortons will once again be hosting its popular breakfast for seniors, where the coffee and entertainment flow freely and donuts and Timbits are to die for! 

 

Canadian International Air Show

August 30, 31 and September 1 (1 pm start time) - Over Lake Ontario

The 59th Annual Canadian International Air Show (CIAS) takes over the CNE skies Labour Day Weekend for another awe-inspiring show. This year's theme is: Celebrating Freedom Through Flight! The CIAS has a tradition of being one of the best air shows in North America and the 2008 show is going to be one of the most exciting ever!  With featured performances by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the CF-18 Hornet, Matt Chapman, and the Canadian Harvards, this year's display is bound to thrill all attendees.

 

VoicePrint is proud to partner with the Canadian National Exhibition

Loyal Listener Jennifer McLaren, Igloolik, Nunavut.

It is not a visual impairment that prevents me from reading the newspapers, but a geographical problem. We rely on television and Internet for our news. Oh how I miss reading the paper! So I'm thrilled to find I can still 'read' the papers even up here! Thank you so much.


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