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Time to show your love for local producers and suppliers AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Do you have a favourite local food truck? What about your top you-pick farm? If so, let your voices be heard with the third annual We Heart Local Awards. This province-wide initiative aims to celebrate the best of local produce, meats, cheese, spirits and more and voting is as easy
as the click of a mouse. “Last year we were thrilled to see 337 nominees across the 15 categories,” the BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) stated. “We also received more than 37,000 total votes which goes to show how passionate British Columbians are about supporting local.” With 15 categories, there’s plenty to choose from, including:
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rite Farmers’ Market, this year the Gold Pan City can scoop the prestigious title, but first residents have to nominate and vote. “Being voted Favourite Local Farmers’ Market in 2014 showed us how valued our market is by our community, and demonstrates a growing support for local producers,” PG Farmers’ Market president Randall Stasiuk said. “Being nominated helped
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