“I came to Truro in 1979, which would be 37 years ago this Boxing Day,” Bill explained. “When I first came to town, Council was beginning to discuss a regional water treatment plan. Since then, that water treatment plan has become a reality and it serves not only the town of Truro, but also Millbrook First Nation, and the village of Bible Hill. Colchester County also has, thanks to the amazing collaborative work of so many town leaders over the last thirty or even forty years, its own wastewater treatment facility. It’s one of about 19 shared-projects. Regional cooperation is not something we just talk about in Central Nova Scotia.” “Well I guess it’s about location, location, location.” “Event attraction is always a priority. I’m a member of the Atlantic Mayors’ Congress and not that long ago we had a presentation from Grant MacDonald of Event Atlantic out of Moncton, New Brunswick. This organiza- tion specializes in sports tourism and the event industry in Atlantic Canada and the presentation was all about new ways to attract new visitors and build on our town brands all while benefiting the cultural, social, and envi- ronmental makeup of the host region. Sport tourism for But it’s not all work and no play in Truro.
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