BC Cannabis Stores will open for business in Powell River at 10 am on Wednesday, October 30, according to a media release from the BC Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) on Tuesday, October 22.
The eighth government-run store to open in the province will offer products including dried cannabis flower, oils, capsules and pre-rolls approved by Health Canada. Edibles, extracts and topicals will also be available at the store once they become available for retail sale later this year.
“BC Cannabis Stores is committed to being a good neighbour and integrating into the Powell River community,” stated Kevin Satterfield, LDB director of retail operations, cannabis operations.
The store, located at 115-7035 Barnet Street, will be staffed by about 17 employees who are committed to keeping cannabis out of the hands of youth, and will employ a strict two-ID check for people who look under 30, which ensures only those over the age of 19 enter the store, according to the release.
Regular operating hours will be 10 am to 7 pm Monday to Thursday, 10 to 9 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and 11 am to 6 pm on Sundays.
The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the non-medical cannabis and beverage alcohol industries in BC. It contributes more than $1.1 billion annually to the province, providing funding for vital public services such as health care and education.
