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81 Years at The Ex | Toronto News
Barbara Jean Batten, a Toronto native who’s attended the CNE since she was an infant in 1945, just received Canada’s first-ever Golden Ticket — lifetime free admission for her unwavering loyalty. With her family’s deep roots at the fair dating back to the 1930s, including her dad’s harmonica medals, Barbara treasures these traditions — from saving allowance in a special “Exhibition Bank” to bringing her sister, battling cancer, in a wheelchair. Her sister Elaine called her the family’s CNE sparkplug, and for Barbara, it’s all about joy, legacy, and memories made across generations. This…
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