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Labour Day signals the end of summer in the minds of many, and the annual return of the Canadian National Exhibition triggers thoughts of autumn's imminence. Taking in the CNE on its closing, Labour Day weekend, seemed like the perfect way to pack in one more quintessential Toronto experience before we draw this season to a close. Visiting at night allowed the full saturation of the visual explosion that is the Ex to take centre stage.

Eugene Levy? Comedy genius—love him.

We darn near didn’t know what the heck to make of Shoot 'Em Up. Here’s a movie that’s basically an absurd, over-the-top action movie that seems to have a sense of humour about itself. So, is it an ironic send-up of such films or could they just not figure out what they were really going for? We’re still not sure, even though it starts with a dude killing another dude with a carrot.

The Canadian International Auto Show runs this week, drawing curious onlookers in the face of a slumping market. Before the show began in 1974 there were several attempts to create ongoing automotive events, from annual displays at the Canadian National Exhibition to attempts to run shows at other times of the year, such as the National Motor Show in 1954.

Every Saturday morning, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today.

A funny thing happens on the western waterfront at the end of each summer. The Ex opens its doors to Children Of All Ages®, the Air Show deafens enthusiasts with aerobatic feats, and the City allows people to park—where else?—in the parks!

Every weekday morning, bright and early, we feature a photo (or two) from a photographer in the Torontoist Flickr Pool. It's our way of giving the many excellent photographers in our pool the attention they deserve.

Torontoist's father (yes, our collective father) has the poster for the 1968 edition of the Canadian National Exhibition (15 Aug.-Sept.2) framed on his wall. A psychedelic time capsule densely jammed with illustrations of the people, characters, and other icons that defined its era, the poster reaches back to a time when The Ex was (or at least made an effort to appear to be) relevant. As the 130th CNE, forty years later, winds down this weekend—by giving a good chunk of downtown a taste of what it's like to live near the island airport, if the island airport were in Qatar—what better time to reflect on our own sein und zeit?

A daytime long exposure of the Midway at The Ex.

Every Saturday morning, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today.

Every weekday morning, bright and early, we feature a photo (or two) from a photographer in the Torontoist Flickr Pool. It's our way of giving the many excellent photographers in our pool the attention they deserve.

FESTIVAL: The Canadian National Exhibition is back and bigger than ever this year. Along with the usual carnival rides, games, and snacks, there will be an outdoor acrobatic and pyrotechnic circus performance, equestrian shows, an escape artist, and the always-popular IAMS SuperDogs Show. Visitors can also get a preview of new state-of-the-art TTC subway cars set to debut in 2010, which will be on display in front of the Direct Energy Centre for the duration of the CNE. Plus, if you go tonight, you'll be treated to a live performance by Q107 deejay (and uh, rock star) Kim Mitchell. Exhibition Place (100 Princes' Boulevard), 10 a.m.–10 p.m., $14.

Optimism was in the air as the 1970 edition of the Canadian National Exhibition approached. The dawning of a new decade excited the fair's promoters and ad designers, encouraging both to add a modern touch to the Ex's 92nd edition.

Toronto's extensive work on the silver screen reveals that, while we have the chameleonic ability to look like anywhere from New York City to Moscow, the disguise doesn't always hold up to scrutiny. Reel Toronto revels in digging up and displaying the films that attempt to mask, hide, or—in rare cases—proudly display our city.

We hope your package is ready. You know, your application to be one of the few, the elite, the highly trained, and (hopefully) strangely attired TTC Subway Musicians. Today marks the first day that applications will be accepted for aspiring banjo/didgeridoo/french horn virtuosos who plan to entertain (and likely make a small fortune from) the warm and receptive commuters who patronize the TTC's subway system.

Every Saturday morning, beginning today, Historicist looks back at the events, places, and characters—good and bad—that have shaped Toronto into the city we know today.