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World’s Finest Shows Fined $40,000 Following Amusement Ride Incident at Brigden Fairgrounds

On Dec. 17, 2025, the Ontario Court of Justice fined Finest Shows, licensed amusement device operator, $40,000 plus a 25% victim surcharge after pleading guilty to two safety violations.
Investigators found that a crack in the telescopic centre mast progressed to failure while the centre mast was omitted from routine post-assembly inspection, and two adjacent cars were left empty, creating an unbalanced load contrary to the manufacturer's specification.
At the Brigden Fairgrounds, the ride known as The Whale injured seven children, with one hospitalized after the failure on December 17, 2025.
TSSA regulates amusement devices across Ontario, providing inspections, investigations, compliance support, enforcement, and prosecution under provincial safety laws.
TSSA's operations chief Kelly Hart said operating rides per manufacturer's requirements and maintenance checks helps uncover mechanical issues; Finest Shows is licensed to run amusement rides across Ontario.

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