City of Powell River Council has voted to recommend that the provincial Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch approve a non-medical cannabis retail store licence at 102-7010 Duncan Street.
Councillors unanimously approved the cannabis retail store application at the April 2 meeting of City of Powell River Council.
According to a staff report, the applicant is a partnership between Debbie Dee of the Powell River Brain Injury Society and David Formosa. The business is to be known as Suncoast Cannabis Shoppe.
The staff report indicated that Dee looks forward to profits from the Suncoast Cannabis Shoppe providing a more sustainable source of funding to Powell River Brain Injury Society. Further, Suncoast Cannabis will be an equal opportunity employer, offering employment opportunities for persons with disabilities, the staff report stated.
