The Okanagan is about to get its first legal cannabis store.
Spiritleaf in Vernon has been given the green light by the province to open as soon as they’re ready — becoming the 35th private store in BC to earn a provincial licence to sell cannabis.
The owners, Sarah Ballantyne and her husband Carson, expect the store to be open in early July.
“We are thrilled to not only be the first fully approved recreational cannabis retail store in Vernon but also the Okanagan, what an amazing adventure. I submitted our application as soon as the portal opened in August 2018 so it’s been a long time coming,” Sarah tells the oz.
We visited the store. It's beautiful, bright and modern. At the moment, hats, shirts, buttons, postcards and other brand swag are on display behind glass.
“The next steps are receiving product from the distribution centre,” she says. “Then we will work hard to create a fantastic in-store experience for our customers.”
There are job openings for a manager, keyholder and concierge.
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