Patrick Parent Named New President and CEO of ANBL and Cannabis NB
He will replace Brad Cameron, who has been serving as acting president and CEO since April.
He will replace Brad Cameron, who has been serving as acting president and CEO since April.
Cannabis NB is receiving accolades outside the province even as it faces heavy criticism at home for operating losses and staff layoffs over the last several months.
General Manager Lara Wood says its fortunes will improve when the crown corporation works out supply and logistical issues.
With some New Brunswick small businesses expressing interest in getting into the edibles business, the road to doing so may not be easy.
Cannabis NB has dealt with supply issues and staff layoffs at its stores across the province since recreational cannabis was legalized last October. But board chair Rachelle Gagnon credits Harriman with the launch of the stores themselves and the ongoing improvements at NB Liquor.
The Supreme Cannabis Company announced Thursday that its subsidiary, 7ACRES, has entered into a supply agreement to supply products to Cannabis NB retail stores.
The Fredericton and Oromocto stores led the way in sales with $172,975 over the two day period. Saint John and Rothesay were next at $148,197 with Moncton and Dieppe close behind at $145,547.
Some of the promotional materials ran afoul of new federal laws on recreational cannabis, and now the pictures of people have been replaced by ones of marijuana plants, food, painting materials, candles
Cannabis NB has had discussions with Health Canada and will look at adjusting the aspects of its marketing material that highlight the “glamour, recreation, excitement” of consuming cannabis.
Cherise Letson was assigned to check out the retail experience at a newly opened Cannabis NB store. “I know, my job is so hard,” she said.