“I’ve had to lay off around 30 staff. Our last store that remains open is set to close up shop Saturday.” — Oana Cappellano, owner of Eggs Canna

Sarah Grochowski – Aug 27, 2022 

‘Death blow’ to B.C. cannabis industry: Shortages amid job action not quelled by new direct delivery

“I’ve had to lay off around 30 staff. Our last store that remains open is set to close up shop Saturday.” — Oana Cappellano, owner of Eggs Canna

Sarah Grochowski – Aug 27, 2022  

A glimmer of hope is allowing cannabis retailers to bypass B.C.’s centralized distribution system and get their hands on product as negotiations between the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and the province remain at an impasse.

As soon as Oana Cappellano, owner of Eggs Canna, was able to put in an order for inventory through B.C.’s Cannabis Wholesale website Friday she did so. Two of her three private retail locations in B.C. had already been forced to close due to a shortage of supply.

“This would have been great during the strike before retailers had to shut down, but right now, it’s not a solution,” Cappellano told Postmedia Saturday. “What I can order now will only last one of my stores a few days.”

Fewer than 50 products are currently available for ordering through direct delivery, compared to B.C.’s usual catalogue of more than 1,000 varieties.

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