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From YouTube: APRIL 18 2023 Statements Renee Merrifield
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
Kelowna
mission-
thank
you
so
much
Mr
Speaker
this
last
week,
I
attended
the
anniversary
celebration
of
Peter
Boyd
and
his
exceptional
store
Peters
your
Independent
Grocer.
This
celebration
not
only
highlighted
the
success
of
Peter's
grocery
store,
but
also
shed
light
on
the
vital
role
of
local
food
artisans
in
our
community
throughout
the
years.
Peter's
dedication
to
providing
the
best
quality
products,
exceptional
customer
service,
support
of
new
Canadians
and
unwavering
support
for
local
food
Artisans
has
established
his
store
as
a
pillar
in
our
community
of
Kelowna.
A
His
passion
for
promoting
local
businesses
and
fostering
relationships
with
food
Artisans
has
helped
strengthen
the
bond
between
the
residents
and
the
local
food
scene.
At
the
anniversary
event,
several
noteworthy
female
local
food
Artisans
were
showcased,
offering
a
fantastic
opportunity
for
our
community
to
appreciate
their
talent
and
hard
work.
Las
Mexicanas,
a
woman-led
artisanal
food
company,
presented
us
with
an
array
of
delicious
Mexican
Cuisine
that
transported
us
to
the
heart
of
their
cultural
Roots.
A
Umami
I
crave
the
fifth
showcase,
their
culinary
prowess,
with
a
selection
of
Exquisite
dishes
that
played
with
our
taste
buds,
offering
a
symphony
of
flavors
that
left
us
in
awe
shoe,
swap
Coffee
Company,
literally
energized
the
crowd
with
their
sustainably
produced
aromatic
coffee
Blends.
Their
efforts
to
maintain
ethical
and
eco-friendly
practices
in
their
coffee
production
speaks
volumes
about
their
values.
A
Saint
Hubertus
Winery
was
on
hand
for
tastings
of
our
latest
vintages
and
showcasing
some
of
the
wines
offered
in
Kelowna
and
last
but
not
least,
Babs
offer
delectable
vegan
options
that
cater
to
the
plant-based
food
enthusiasts
in
the
crowd,
showing
how
delicious
and
satisfying
vegan
Cuisine
can
be.
In
conclusion,
Peter's
your
Independent
Grocers
anniversary
celebration
was
not
only
a
tribute
to
the
store's
success,
but
also
a
testament
to
the
power
of
support
for
local
food.
Artisans
I
left
with
more
than
just
a
full
belly,
but
a
full
heart.