government announced its initial plans for handling the expected legalization of recreational cannabis. The province will create a network of public stand-alone stores operated by the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch to sell marijuana, while the B.C. Liquor Control and Licensing Branch will oversee the licensing and regulation of new and existing private stores. The federal government is expected to share details on the legalization of marijuana this summer.

Source: Daily Sun February 06, 2018 15:00 UTC