Kelowna, B.C., has been designated a Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO, making it the first city in Canada to receive this honor. Chief Robert Louie of the Westbank First Nation highlighted the region’s rich agricultural base and traditional Indigenous foods, emphasizing the importance of environmental stewardship. The city’s recognition aims to boost its economy following recent wildfires and droughts. Mayor Tom Dyas affirmed that this title reflects Kelowna’s status as a world-class center for agriculture and culinary arts.
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