SHARE ON: |
| |
| |
 |
 |
|
|
New cannabis stores won’t be able to open in Regina until at least early 2021, a move that will give the city more time to analyze the impacts caused by the industry.
City council voted 6-4 Wednesday for the moratorium on new cannabis stores, with some members expressing concerns that an influx of stores could have negative impacts.
“If we are asking for an economic impact assessment, it makes sense to have this information before we finalize,” said Coun. Andrew Stevens during the meeting.
The province initially allowed new stores to open in September, as long as they received approval from the city.
However, that opening date was too soon for some business owners.
Jill Anderson, owner of Tweed, a retail cannabis company, said having many new stores would create an extremely competitive environment.
She said the industry is highly regulated and current companies are still establishing themselves.
“If you want to eliminate the illicit market you need to ensure the legal market thrives,” Anderson said during the meeting. “But by allowing 20-30 stores in a very short period of time, you are only causing an increased competitive market for legal retailers who will be fighting for survival amongst themselves.”
Anderson said she wants the city to support the industry by allowing it to grow carefully.
Many city councillors agreed, saying a slight delay in allowing new stores to open will help ensure Regina has a better idea on how they would affect the city.
City staff said they have been aware of 25 to 30 new cannabis stores that have expressed interest in opening.
“That would be too many too fast,” said Coun. Barbara Young.
Early next year, the city will receive a report that will outline the impacts of the cannabis industry on Regina.
Once that report is reviewed, council will then decide whether new stores can open.
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
8 am |
| 22 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: S 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 22 KM/H |
|
|
 |
9 am |
| 22 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: S 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
|
|
|
10 am |
| 23 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: WSW 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 24 KM/H |
|
|
|
11 am |
| 25 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: W 21 KM/H
GUSTING TO 27 KM/H |
|
|
|
12 pm |
| 28 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: W 23 KM/H
GUSTING TO 32 KM/H |
|
|
 |
1 pm |
| 30 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: W 25 KM/H
GUSTING TO 35 KM/H |
|
|
|
2 pm |
| 31 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: W 27 KM/H
GUSTING TO 37 KM/H |
|
|
|
3 pm |
| 31 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: WNW 28 KM/H
GUSTING TO 37 KM/H |
|
|
|
|
TODAY |
HIGH OF 31 ℃
LOW OF 18 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
|
MONDAY |
HIGH OF 32 ℃
LOW OF 17 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
|
TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 36 ℃
LOW OF 20 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
|
WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 36 ℃
LOW OF 20 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
 |
THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 29 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
|
|
|
FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 28 ℃
LOW OF 14 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
|
SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 38 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
|
SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 33 ℃
LOW OF 16 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
ERIC CHURCH
COLD ONE
08:13 AM |
|
 |
LUKE BRYAN
WORD ON THE STREET
08:09 AM |
|
 |
DUSTIN LYNCH
PASADENA
08:06 AM |
|
 |
RASCAL FLATTS
BANJO
08:02 AM |
|
 |
KENNY CHESNEY
FEW GOOD STORIES
07:59 AM |
|
 |
DAVID JAMES
WHAT IF I DONT
07:56 AM |
|
 |
BRANTLEY GILBERT
MISS THESE TOWNS
07:53 AM |
|
 |
LARRY FLEET
LAYAWAY
07:50 AM |
|
 |
LOCASH
BRING EM BACK
07:47 AM |
|
 |
KELSEA BALLERINI
WE BROKE UP
07:41 AM |
|
 
 |
