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State of the county address filled with optimism Warden praises region as ‘world class’
By Andy Comber The region has a proud past and promising future - a story that needs to be told to the world. That was a message presented by Essex County Warden Tom Bain in the 4th Annual State of the County Address, hosted by the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, April 21 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Belle River. “We have the people and the tools,” Bain said. “We need to tell our story.” Bain said the region is adapting after the downturn in the auto sector, putting its resources into new and diversified industries that are getting attention on the world stage. This year, the Windsor and Essex County region was named as one of the top seven smartest communities in the world by the Intelligent Community Forum. Its co-founder made a two-day visit here last week to help decide the number one spot for innovative communities in the broadband economy, Bain said. “By looking inward at who we are and what we do, we have come to realize that we as a community are world class in so many ways,” he said. “We are without a doubt worthy of Number 1.” Bain challenged political, business and industry leaders to keep up the momentum established in recent months. “ I feel a sense of entrepreneurship in our region,” he said. “We here are world class – we just have to let the rest of the world know our secret – I dare you to join me in our journey.”
Staff volunteers from Leamington RONA were busy cleaning up the Greenway Trail between Robson Road and Seacliff Drive on Thursday, April 21 to celebrate Earth Day. Pictured here, these little helpers were taking a donut and water break. From left to right are Eve Miles, Luke Miles, Lily Miles and Madelyn Pavao. (SUN Photo)
Staff volunteers from Leamington RONA store were busy on Thursday morning, April 21 raking and bagging leaves and debris from the Greenway Trail between Robson Road and Seacliff Drive. Pictured here is the group of enthusiastic volunteers after bagging approximately 40 bags of leaves. (SUN Photo)
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