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.
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
 |
 |
9 am |
| 1 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NNW 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
|
|
 |
10 am |
| 2 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NNW 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
|
|
 |
11 am |
| 3 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NW 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
|
|
 |
12 pm |
| 5 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
|
 |
 |
1 pm |
| 8 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NW 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
|
|
 |
2 pm |
| 9 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
|
|
 |
3 pm |
| 9 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NNW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
|
|
 |
4 pm |
| 9 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
WIND: NNW 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
|
 |
 |
 |
TODAY |
HIGH OF 10 ℃
LOW OF -3 ℃ |
| CLEAR SKY |
|
|
 |
THURSDAY |
HIGH OF 13 ℃
LOW OF 3 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
|
|
 |
FRIDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 6 ℃ |
| MODERATE RAIN |
|
|
 |
SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 8 ℃
LOW OF 3 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
|
 |
 |
SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 16 ℃
LOW OF 3 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
|
|
 |
MONDAY |
HIGH OF 26 ℃
LOW OF 10 ℃ |
| LIGHT RAIN |
|
|
 |
TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 19 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
|
|
 |
WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF 20 ℃
LOW OF 11 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
|
| Bc Babycare Mother’s Day Sale - Save Up to 15% Off! |
| |
| Celebrate Mother’s Day with Bc Babycare! Save up to 15% on baby essentials, care products, and parenting must-haves for growing families. |
| |
| Mother’s Day savings end soon - shop Bc Babycare now! |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
 |
 |
TREY LEWIS SCARED TO DEATH OF DALLAS 09:04 AM |
 |
 |
TREA LANDON THINK OF SOMETHIN 09:01 AM |
 |
 |
LUKE BRYAN FISH ON THE WALL 08:58 AM |
 |
 |
ZAC BROWN BAND I AINT WORRIED ABOUT IT 08:54 AM |
 |
 |
THOMAS RHETT OLD TRICKS 08:51 AM |
 |
 |
CHRIS YOUNG I DIDNT COME HERE TO LEAVE 08:48 AM |
 |
 |
MACKENZIE PORTER EASY TO MISS 08:43 AM |
 |
 |
JON WOLFE WAITIN ON A DOG TO BARK 08:39 AM |
 |
 |
TYLER BRADEN THINK ABOUT ME 08:36 AM |
 |
 |
LUKE COMBS WHOEVER YOU TURN OUT TO BE 08:32 AM |
 |

 |