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Notice of Cannabis Retail Store Licence - 354 City Centre

17 November 2025

PURPOSE:

The District of Kitimat received a referral application from the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) for a Cannabis Retail Store licence proposed at 354 City Centre, Unit B. Section 33(1) of the Cannabis Control and Licensing Act prevents the LCRB from issuing a retail store licence without receiving a positive recommendation regarding the licence application from the local government.

On September 15th,2025, Kitimat Council passed a motion to accept the application (Motion: R25-204). Staff are currently undertaking an engagement process to gather public input in accordance with provincial legislation and Council Policy C-33. The input received will be summarized in a report to Council when the application is brought forward for Kitimat Council to pass a resolution for or against approval of the licence application.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Details of the license application are available for review at www.kitimat.ca/pn, GetInvolvedKitimat, or the District of Kitimat Municipal Office, 270 City Centre, 8:30 am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, starting on November 17, 2025.

PROVIDING COMMENT:

The District of Kitimat Council will be considering this application on Monday, December 1, 2025, in the Council Chambers at 606 Mountainview Square. Comments and feedback must be received before 12:00 p.m. on December 1, 2025, to be provided for Council consideration. All submissions for this Notice will become part of the public record and made available for public inspection at the District of Kitimat office. We welcome your attendance at the December 1st, 2025, Council meeting to receive comments submitted after 12:00 pm.

WAYS TO SUBMIT FEEDBACK:

Email: planning@kitimat.ca

Fax: 250.632.4995

Mail/Deliver Written Comments: Planning Department, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7

ATTEND OR WATCH COUNCIL MEETING:

If you would like to attend the Council meeting virtually through WebEx, please contact 250-632-8900 or administration@kitimat.ca before 4:30p.m. on December 1st, 2025, to receive login information. A phone-in option is also available if you are unable to use a video connection.

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions about this application, please contact Community Planning and Development at 250-632-8900 or planning@kitimat.ca

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