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.
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
 |
12 pm |
| -2 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ENE 16 KM/H
GUSTING TO 24 KM/H |
|
|
|
1 pm |
| -2 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
WIND: ENE 13 KM/H
GUSTING TO 18 KM/H |
|
|
 |
2 pm |
| -2 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: ENE 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 17 KM/H |
|
|
|
3 pm |
| -2 ℃ |
| SCATTERED CLOUDS |
WIND: ENE 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
|
|
 |
4 pm |
| -2 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: E 15 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
|
|
|
5 pm |
| -3 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: E 14 KM/H
GUSTING TO 22 KM/H |
|
|
|
6 pm |
| -4 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: ENE 11 KM/H
GUSTING TO 19 KM/H |
|
|
 |
7 pm |
| -8 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
WIND: ENE 12 KM/H
GUSTING TO 22 KM/H |
|
|
|
|
TODAY |
HIGH OF -2 ℃
LOW OF -11 ℃ |
| FEW CLOUDS |
|
|
|
TUESDAY |
HIGH OF 0 ℃
LOW OF -11 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
|
|
|
WEDNESDAY |
HIGH OF -5 ℃
LOW OF -13 ℃ |
| OVERCAST CLOUDS |
|
|
 |
THURSDAY |
HIGH OF -7 ℃
LOW OF -13 ℃ |
| SNOW |
|
|
|
FRIDAY |
HIGH OF -2 ℃
LOW OF -14 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
|
|
|
SATURDAY |
HIGH OF 1 ℃
LOW OF -11 ℃ |
| BROKEN CLOUDS |
|
|
|
SUNDAY |
HIGH OF 2 ℃
LOW OF -3 ℃ |
| RAIN AND SNOW |
|
|
|
MONDAY |
HIGH OF -2 ℃
LOW OF -7 ℃ |
| SNOW |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
 |
CAROLYN DAWN JOHNSON
HEAD OVER HIGH HEELS
12:10 PM |
|
 |
JORDAN DAVIS
WHAT I WOULDNT DO
12:06 PM |
|
 |
KEITH URBAN
NIGHTFALLS
12:03 PM |
|
 |
BRANTLEY GILBERT
KICK IT IN THE STICKS
11:59 AM |
|
 |
ERIN KINSEY
HANDFUL
11:53 AM |
|
 |
REBA MCENTIRE
WHAT DO YOU SAY
11:50 AM |
|
 |
DIERKS BENTLEY
TIP IT ON BACK
11:43 AM |
|
 |
TYLER BRADEN
MIGHT BE DANGEROUS
11:40 AM |
|
 |
CASSADEE POPE
SECRET
11:37 AM |
|
 |
RASCAL FLATTS
RIOT
11:33 AM |
|
 
 |
