{
  "id": 18335694,
  "title": "Weekend need-to-know: Royal Winter Fair returns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/weekend-need-to-know-royal-winter-fair-returns",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T16:19:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/05/weekend-need-to-know-royal-winter-fair-returns/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Royal Winter Fair returned to Exhibition Place this weekend, showcasing the best of agriculture, local food and animals. The event, which runs from Nov. 6 to 15, included competitions, shows and education opportunities. Daily rodeos featured bull, saddle bronc and bareback events, offering attendees a chance to ride a mechanical bull and interact with farm animals at the petting farm. Artists transformed butter into intricate sculptures at the Butter Sculpture Display.\n\nMeanwhile, Diwali Mela took place at the Gerrard India Bazaar on Saturday night. The celebration featured a live DJ, sparklers, tasty treats and sidewalk sales at 151 Hiawatha Road near Gerrard Street East in Little India.\n\nThe National Women's Show attracted visitors to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, offering food and wine samples, healthy living tips, cooking demonstrations and mini makeovers. Exhibitors' details were available online.\n\nToronto Maple Leafs played two games at Scotiabank Arena this weekend, with Montreal visiting on Saturday and New Jersey Devils on Sunday. Both games kicked off at 7 p.m., and tickets remained available but were limited.\n\nArt enthusiasts could explore the Art Guild of Scarborough's Juried Fall Art Show and Sale, which displayed original artwork in various mediums. Admission, parking and refreshments were free.\n\nGO/TTC closures included a Line 2 weekend closure, with shuttle buses replacing subway service between St George and Broadview stations on Saturday and Sunday for planned track work. Regular subway service resumed on Monday at 6 a.m. Additionally, there was no GO train service on Lakeshore East and Stouffville line during the weekend due to construction.",
  "summary": "Despite the warmer weather, the Royal Winter Fair is back at Exhibition Place. Keep in mind, there will be closures on the TTC and GO Transit if you are heading across the city. Royal Argicultural Winter Fair The very best in agriculture, local food and animals is back at the Royal Winter Fair. It’s happening […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}