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NANAIMO – Bowen Road Farmers' Market opens for another season at Beban Park.

  • May. 21, 2013 3:00 p.m.
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Heather McLeod of Makaria Farm arranges bundles of her organic lettuce before customers arrive during the first Bowen Road Farmers Market of the season May 15. The market

Heather McLeod of Makaria Farm arranges bundles of her organic lettuce before customers arrive during the first Bowen Road Farmers Market of the season May 15. The market

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