A virtual game of musical bingo is drawing attention across Canada. “Bingo Toonz” — in which the traditional numbered balls are replaced by snippets of songs — has been played at Edmonton bars for the past 12 years.
But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, things had to change. “The host of the show, Scott Parsons, suggested we do it online with Zoom instead,” said Jamie Edgar, owner of Mr.
Entertainment. “Without really knowing what we were doing in March, we ended up with 100 people playing.” Brendon Desjardins has been playing on Saturday nights from his Edmonton home with his wife, Stacy. “I was skeptical at first,” Desjardins admitted. “But, now this is my ninth week doing the game.