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AUGust 21, 2009

 

 

Canadian National Exhibition 2009 Opening Ceremonies
 
Minister Smith providing greetings from the Province of Ontario.
Minister Smith brought greetings from the Province of Ontario.
 
First family of the CNE, the Preston family and dignitaries at the opening ceremonies.
From left to right, back row, Deputy Mayor Joe Pantalone, Marilyn Pearce (Mayor, Township of Scugog), Dr. Colin Carrie (MP, Oshawa), Jim McMillen (President, Canadian National Exhibition Association),  Debbie Irwin from the office of Bonnie Crombie, MP, Minister Smith, Jacquie Perrin, Host of Saturday Report, CBC and MC for the opening ceremonies and David Bednar, General Manager of the CNE.  First row, the first family of the CNE, the Preston family.
Preston family, first family of the CNE with Minister Smith
From left to right, the Preston family, first family of the CNE with Minister Smith, Jim McMillen (President, CNE) and David Bednar (GM, CNE)
Maori Dance Group which performs a welcome dance.
Maori Dance Group which performs a welcome dance.