People suffering from chronic illnesses, cancer and other diseases may one day be able to get some relief from cannabis products picked up at a Port Moody store.
At Tuesday's council meeting, representatives from CannaLifeMD laid out their plans for a medicinal cannabis store they hope to locate somewhere in PoMo.
"We provide access to medicinal cannabis, education and products that will enhance the lives of Port Moody residents" suffering from a variety of illnesses, said CannaLife partner Cher Bond. "We're going after the 45-plus target market, and we're looking for an upscale clinical environment."
The group has already met with the Port Moody Police and came to council to "open a dialogue" and be fully transparent, Bond said.
Her CannaLifeMD partner, Gabriele Jerousek, outlined the science behind the health benefits of cannabis products, which offer relief from aches and pains, nausea and more. What the tinctures, lotions and oils would not do, she added, is get people "stoned."
The group also noted a doctor and/or nurse practitioner would be associated with the clinic, which would also offer educational resources.
