Residents speak of need for local marijuana shop For some Qualicum Beach residents, medical marijuana is part of their everyday lives. But they will still have to go out of town for remedies for their ailments. At Monday's (Oct. 2) regular council meeting a motion to issue a temporary-use permit for a medical marijuana dispensary on Fir Street failed. Only councillors Bill Luchtmeijer and Neil Horner voted in favour of issuing the temporary-use permit. While discussing the permit later in the meeting, Luchtmeijer said Qualicum Beach is probably a very appropriate place for a medical marijuana dispensary. [continues 440 words]
Dispensary looking for temporary use licence Despite some members of Qualicum Beach council being unsure on whether to allow a marijuana dispensary in town, council is ready to hear from the public on the topic. Council voted Monday during its regular meeting for staff to give proper notification to residents about the marijuana dispensary. Council would then receive the comments from the public and vote on whether to issue a temporary use permit at the Sept. 11 meeting. Coun. Anne Skipsey was the only vote in opposition. [continues 427 words]
RCMP raid medical marijuana dispensary Well, it lasted a month. The WeeMedical Wellness Centre, a medical marijuana dispensary that opened in downtown Parksville in February was raided by RCMP and closed by the City of Parksville last Wednesday afternoon. "As we speak, right now a warrant is being served on the medical marijuana shop downtown," Staff Sgt. Marc Pelletier told councillors while addressing a budget request for additional members for the Oceanside RCMP detachment. One 25-year-old woman was arrested and released on promise to appear in court on charges of trafficking and possession with intent to traffic, RCMP said. [continues 427 words]
