Okanagan cannabis enthusiasts, unite: this 4/20 is extra special.

The B.C. Cannabis Summit kicked off on Wednesday at Eldorado Resort, bringing together industry experts, vendors, and the public to talk all things green. It is hosted by and BC Craft Farmers Co-op (BCCFC).

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B.C. Craft Farmers Co-op President Tara Kirkpatrick said that events like the summit help neutralize the institutional stigma that often still remains around cannabis use.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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