Canada: Marijuana "Mall" Could Be Blunted by Victoria Pot Shop Rules

Drivers heading south on the Pat Bay are seeing a new sign this week, as an electronic billboard has begun carrying a blunt message. 

“A euphoric shopping experience!,” exclaims one variation of the ad for “The Great Canadian Canna Mall,” a Victoria business billing itself as the country’s first marijuana mall.

Four pot-related businesses have now moved into the former Gazzola Tile store at the corner of Quadra and Balmoral streets, and partner Steve Omelus says three more will join them by the end of the month, with more space still available for lease.

“We are looking at taking over the whole building that will likely include a canna spa an infused restaurant [or] pizzeria,” he said.

The businesses already operating include two stores selling marijuana products; one carrying dried bud and edibles and the other specializing in the marijuana derivative known “shatter.” The mall began with a “marijuana lounge” called the Green Ceiling...

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