{
  "id": 5809396,
  "title": "Last Snowbirds show in Toronto until 2030s whooshes over Lake Ontario",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/05/last-snowbirds-show-in-toronto-until-2030s-whooshes-over-lake-ontario",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-05T17:51:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/business/2026/09/05/last-snowbirds-show-in-toronto-until-2030s-whooshes-over-lake-ontario"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TORONTO - The Canadian International Air Show took flight over downtown Toronto on Saturday, marking the start of the annual event. The show, known for its thrilling aerial displays, featured the final flight of the Snowbirds, a nine- jet aerobatic team. This year marks the end of the Snowbirds' reign over Ontario's capital, with their iconic CT-114 Tutor jets set to be replaced by the newer CT-157 Siskin II at the end of the 2026 season. Sandy Seymour, a spectator dressed in Snowbirds gear, expressed her disappointment that the federal government hadn't found a way to keep the Snowbirds flying past the 2030s. She lamented that the Canadian National Exhibition fair, which coincides with the air show, would not be the same without the Snowbirds' high-flying stunts. Hundreds of spectators gathered at the CNE grounds to watch the jets soar over Lake Ontario, alongside fighter planes from World War II to modern times. The Snowbirds have completed 2,700 flights since their inception in 1971, becoming a staple at national events and celebrations. The Snowbirds' final performance is scheduled for November 15 at the Grey Cup game in Calgary.",
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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."
}