Zamperla reveals its new coaster train at IAAPA for PNE Playland roller coaster

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The train cars feature a single piece of milled aluminum with no welds.

Zamperla announces Lightning LSM roller coaster for Playland in Vancouver

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The new ride will cost $9 million CDN.

Vancouver officials consider funding for design and revenue strategy for turning Playland into world-class theme park

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The PNE site could fill a gap in the availability of theme parks for the Pacific Northwest.

Theme parks focusing on deals

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Big ticket thrill rides somewhat de-emphasized.

Star Flyer coming to Playland this summer

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The new 218-foot-tall ride will offer spectacular views of Vancouver when it opens in July.

Lucky girl grew up in the predecessor to Playland in Vancouver

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Father moved family into the basement of dance hall in 1930.

PNE Coaster celebrates its 50th birthday

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Free rides given on the landmark at the Pacific National Exhibition.

Labour Day accidents occur at Canada's PNE, CNE and Centreville

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Flat ride malfunctions in Toronto while Vancouver coaster shut down for safety concerns. Also, ponies toss riders at Centreville.

Coaster Grotto adds 120 photos from 10 parks

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Includes photos from parks in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and British Columbia.

Playland faces uncertain future as city assumes control of PNE

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Local officials say they'll begin a "visioning process" to determine future use of land.