Charlie Johnstone joins The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair as its new Chief Executive Officer. (CNW Group/Royal Agricultural Winter Fair)Charlie Johnstone joins The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair as its new Chief Executive Officer. (CNW Group/Royal Agricultural Winter Fair)
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Royal CEO Calls 93rd Annual Event 'Fantastic'

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair's new CEO says nearly a century after the fair began, it's still resonating with visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

The 93rd Royal wrapped up on Sunday.

Charlie Johnstone says it was another fantastic season helping people connect with fresh, local foods.

The ten-day event attracts about 300 thousand visitors each year.

Fair officials say the annual event generates more than 42 point 4 million dollars in economic activity.

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New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

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