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Leafs fan makes Nuit Blanche pit stop as clock approaches Sunday

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MacKie, A. (2026, October 4). Leafs fan makes Nuit Blanche pit stop as clock approaches Sunday. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/rolling-file/leafs-fan-makes-nuit-blanche-pit-stop-as-clock-approaches-sunday/article_879ded1d-c606-45fe-948d-b9b1cc3fe03e.html

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Paul Whidden, a Toronto Maple Leafs fan, spent his evening at Nuit Blanche after the team’s loss to the Ottawa Senators. He enjoyed installations like "UFO" and "Blankets (Under) Cover," expressing appreciation for Toronto's forward-looking art scene before heading home to the Niagara region.

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Toronto Maple Leafs fan Paul Whidden continued his night after the team's loss to the Ottawa Senators with a 3-2 score. Despite the defeat, Whidden found enjoyment during Nuit Blanche, an annual all-night art event in Toronto. He particularly appreciated installations like "UFO" by Brandon Vickerd and "Blankets (Under) Cover" by Shelley Niro. Whidden expressed his love for Toronto's forward-looking art scene and had approximately one more hour to explore before heading back to the Niagara region.

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Toronto Maple Leafs fan Paul Whidden’s night did not end with the sound of a buzzer. asserted

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The Leafs may have fallen 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators, but Whidden said he’s still enjoying his night, thanks, in part, to what Nuit Blanche has to offer. uncertain

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Toronto Maple Leafs fan Paul Whidden’s night did not end with the sound of a buzzer. asserted

night → end → buzzer

The Leafs may have fallen 3-2 to the Ottawa Senators, but Whidden said he’s still enjoying his night, thanks, in part, to what Nuit Blanche has to offer. uncertain

Blanche → fall → what

He said he especially enjoyed “UFO” (a car with a flying saucer jammed into it, an installation by Brandon Vickerd) and “Blankets (Under) Cover” by Shelley Niro. asserted

he → say → Niro

He said he has about one more hour in him before he journeys home to the Niagara region. asserted

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“I love coming to Toronto and enjoying the forward-looking art,” said Whidden. asserted

Whidden → come → art

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Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. asserted

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Leafs fan makes Nuit Blanche pit stop as clock approaches Sunday

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