Advertisement

Niverville to allow retail cannabis after plebiscite

Click to play video: 'Niverville pot fight'
Niverville pot fight
The Town of Niverville is holding a plebicite on the future of pot retailers in their community – Nov 13, 2019

The residents in Niverville have spoken and they want retail cannabis.

The town held their pot plebiscite Tuesday night with more than 1,500 people casting a ballot.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

863 residents said yes, while 719 were against retail pot.

Some said a cannabis store would help economic growth, while others were concerned over safety of children with easier access to marijuana.

Campaign signs protesting both opinions have been scattered across the town for weeks.

Sponsored content

AdChoices