Bridgewater, NS, Canada / Country 100.7 Mar 7, 2021 8:38 AM The Mayor of Bridgewater says he was disappointed but not surprised to hear large scale exhibitions won’t go ahead this summer. David Mitchell says it’s a significant loss for the region but given the vaccination timelines the decision makes sense. The decision means The Big Ex will look much different for a second straight year. “Obviously it brings thousands of people to the town each day for a week,” said Mitchell. “People shop, and visit restaurants and fill up on gas and so not just for the town, but regionally, events like the exhibition are big.”