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City of Revelstoke Cannabis Survey Results
City of Revelstoke Cannabis Survey Results
City of Revelstoke Cannabis Survey Results
Yes, I am a
permanent...
Yes, I am a
seasonal...
No, I am not a
resident of...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
TOTAL 857
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Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Under 18 0.12% 1
18-24 4.57% 39
65+ 6.32% 54
TOTAL 854
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Yes
No
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No 75.20% 643
TOTAL 855
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Yes
No
Maybe
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 7.72% 66
No 74.27% 635
TOTAL 855
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Q5 Check the top three areas you are concerned with in respect to the
legalization of cannabis. (Select up to 3 only)
Answered: 853 Skipped: 4
Neighbours who
grow or smok...
Operation of
cannabis sto...
Youth access
to cannabis
Number of
cannabis...
Odours from
cannabis...
Public health
impacts
Cannabis store
signage and...
The location
of cannabis...
Cannabis-relate
d crime
Public smoking
and vaping o...
Public health
education
I am not
concerned ab...
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
10.79% 92
Public health impacts
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Yes
No
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No 12.27% 105
Unsure 9.58% 82
TOTAL 856
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Yes, both
indoor and...
Yes, but
indoor...
Yes, but
outdoor...
No
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No 13.80% 118
Unsure 9.01% 77
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Very likely
Likely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Unsure
Prefer not to
say
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Unsure 7.13% 61
TOTAL 856
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Yes
No
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No 72.60% 620
Unsure 7.49% 64
TOTAL 854
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Arrow Heights
Big Eddy
Central
Revelstoke
Central
Business...
Clearview
Heights
Columbia Park
Farwell/Mountai
n View
Highway
Corridor
Kelly Flats /
Dallas
Resorts Lands
Southside
Westside Road
Areas that
allow liquor...
All commercial
zones
Retail stores
should not b...
Unsure
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
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ANSWER CHOICES RESPONSES
23.36% 200
Big Eddy
Unsure 3.62% 31
5 Accessible to disabled but far far away from schools areas. 9/4/2018 8:41 PM
6 Not in residential areas, 9/4/2018 7:54 PM
7 Salmon Arm or Golden 9/4/2018 4:51 PM
8 Away from our charming downtown. Maybe where johnny's tackle was? 9/4/2018 2:16 PM
9 Farmer's market 9/4/2018 9:59 AM
10 industrial park 9/2/2018 8:38 PM
11 keep it out of the non-commercial zone "neighbourhoods", obviously 8/31/2018 7:42 PM
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27 I do not want to see stores in the central business district. Unsure currently of best location 8/28/2018 10:10 AM
28 Industrial Park 8/28/2018 9:18 AM
29 NOT ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL AREA 8/28/2018 8:23 AM
40 restricted zoning that is congruent with other businesses in the proximity 8/27/2018 3:50 PM
41 Powerhouse Rd 8/27/2018 3:33 PM
42 Anywhere with appropriate building requirements like any other business 8/27/2018 3:15 PM
47 I would be more concerned with the curb appeal and look of any retail stores. Important to have 8/27/2018 12:44 PM
any new business meet high level of appearance no matter what the business model is.
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Westside Road
Powerhouse Road
Big Eddy
Highway
Corridor
Columbia Park
(Hwy 23)
Johnston
Heights
Agricultural
Areas
Cannabis
production...
Unsure
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Cannabis production should not be permitted anywhere in the City of Revelstoke 13.82% 118
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Total Respondents: 854
18 It depends on the size - currently many residents have vegetable gardens in their backyards, but 9/4/2018 9:59 AM
only a few sell their produce at the Farmer's market. I think the same rules should apply.
19 Away from residences that would be affected by odour 9/3/2018 12:27 PM
31 pretty vague question... again production on a local scale needs to be taxed accordingly. fresh air 8/28/2018 10:57 PM
for kids and no disturbance to daily life
32 indoor production in zones allowing manufacturing / processing 8/28/2018 10:43 PM
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Q12 Municipalities will have the ability to regulate the number of retail
cannabis stores once recreational cannabis sales are legalized in
Canada. Do you think there should be a maximum number of retail
cannabis stores allowed in Revelstoke?
Answered: 856 Skipped: 1
Yes
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Unsure 3.74% 32
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Q13 If you answered 'yes' to the question above, what is the maximum
number of retail cannabis stores you believe should be allowed in
Revelstoke?
Answered: 469 Skipped: 388
# RESPONSES DATE
1 9999999999 9/10/2018 4:46 PM
11 1 9/9/2018 6:02 PM
12 Four 9/9/2018 9:05 AM
13 0 9/8/2018 9:06 PM
14 2 9/8/2018 4:06 PM
15 N/a 9/8/2018 3:46 PM
16 3 9/8/2018 9:39 AM
20 2 9/7/2018 8:33 PM
21 30 9/7/2018 8:25 PM
22 5 9/7/2018 5:46 PM
23 Same regulations as liquor so maybe 3 9/7/2018 4:47 PM
27 3 9/7/2018 12:48 PM
28 Just like liquor stores 3 max 4 9/7/2018 8:32 AM
29 Didn’t answer yes 9/7/2018 8:19 AM
30 3 9/7/2018 7:36 AM
31 Not sure 9/6/2018 3:11 PM
32 One 9/6/2018 1:31 PM
33 3 9/6/2018 1:29 PM
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34 Na 9/6/2018 12:11 PM
35 2 or 3 9/6/2018 11:07 AM
36 Maybe 3 or 4, similar to cold beer and wine stores locations 9/6/2018 10:11 AM
37 more than one for competition sake 9/6/2018 8:10 AM
48 4 9/4/2018 11:42 PM
49 5 9/4/2018 11:29 PM
50 3 9/4/2018 11:16 PM
57 2 9/4/2018 9:07 PM
58 3 9/4/2018 8:56 PM
59 Maybe one per 2500 people. Who is actually standing in line to buy this? I don’t understand. 9/4/2018 8:52 PM
60 3 9/4/2018 8:48 PM
61 2 9/4/2018 8:45 PM
62 3 9/4/2018 8:41 PM
63 Minimal amount so it can be carefully regulated and not promoted for the youth. Adults who seek 9/4/2018 7:54 PM
cannibis sales will find them
64 4 9/4/2018 6:08 PM
65 1 9/4/2018 5:47 PM
66 If you have to have them, maybe prorated to the size of town. One/5000 population 9/4/2018 4:52 PM
67 Same as number of Liquor stores or less. 9/4/2018 3:29 PM
68 2 9/4/2018 3:14 PM
69 5 9/4/2018 2:56 PM
70 1 9/4/2018 2:48 PM
71 2 9/4/2018 2:12 PM
72 1 9/4/2018 2:09 PM
73 3 9/4/2018 2:06 PM
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74 3 9/4/2018 2:01 PM
75 2 9/4/2018 1:49 PM
76 2/3 9/4/2018 11:16 AM
77 4 9/4/2018 10:39 AM
78 3 9/4/2018 10:33 AM
79 3 9/4/2018 10:31 AM
80 3 9/4/2018 10:31 AM
81 3 9/4/2018 10:25 AM
82 6 9/4/2018 10:02 AM
83 3 9/4/2018 9:59 AM
84 no 9/4/2018 9:45 AM
85 2 9/4/2018 8:48 AM
86 2 9/3/2018 8:57 PM
87 6 9/3/2018 7:43 PM
88 Five 9/3/2018 2:58 PM
89 1 9/3/2018 10:04 AM
90 1 9/2/2018 8:38 PM
91 20 9/2/2018 1:35 PM
92 3 9/2/2018 10:08 AM
93 3 9/2/2018 9:32 AM
94 3 9/2/2018 7:51 AM
95 2 9/2/2018 7:19 AM
96 3 9/1/2018 9:27 PM
97 10 9/1/2018 5:17 PM
98 5ish, a small town doesn't need many 9/1/2018 5:02 PM
99 2 9/1/2018 12:39 PM
100 3 9/1/2018 10:05 AM
101 2 9/1/2018 5:13 AM
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157 As many we need. Might need seasonal ones as well 8/29/2018 4:52 PM
158 4 8/29/2018 4:34 PM
159 4 8/29/2018 4:01 PM
182 one Government operated, and two-three private operated. 8/29/2018 8:23 AM
183 Let the market decide 8/29/2018 8:06 AM
184 2 or 3 8/29/2018 7:56 AM
185 2 8/29/2018 7:28 AM
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275 One or two. Mostly that medical users don't have to drive two hours to get products that help their 8/28/2018 10:15 AM
illness
276 3 8/28/2018 10:14 AM
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Yes
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Unsure 7.31% 62
TOTAL 848
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Q15 If you answered 'yes' to the question above, what is the maximum
number of cannabis production facilities you believe should be allowed in
Revelstoke?
Answered: 380 Skipped: 477
# RESPONSES DATE
1 9999999999 9/10/2018 4:46 PM
2 depending on population set a limit 9/10/2018 2:04 PM
3 3 9/10/2018 12:46 PM
4 2 9/10/2018 9:04 AM
12 4 9/7/2018 8:52 PM
13 6 9/7/2018 8:33 PM
14 2 9/7/2018 8:25 PM
15 One 9/7/2018 8:19 PM
16 5 9/7/2018 5:46 PM
17 Following the market 9/7/2018 5:08 PM
18 1 9/7/2018 2:26 PM
19 3-4 9/7/2018 8:32 AM
20 Didn’t answer yes 9/7/2018 8:19 AM
21 6 9/7/2018 7:36 AM
22 N/A 9/6/2018 2:44 PM
23 One 9/6/2018 1:31 PM
24 2 9/6/2018 1:29 PM
25 Na 9/6/2018 12:11 PM
26 I answered unsure because I am unsure of our capabilities to supply the resources needed. 9/6/2018 10:11 AM
27 Let the market decide 9/6/2018 8:10 AM
28 0 9/5/2018 7:25 PM
29 none 9/5/2018 5:47 PM
30 4 9/5/2018 3:34 PM
31 5 9/5/2018 1:18 PM
32 25000 9/5/2018 11:11 AM
33 Not sure 9/5/2018 10:50 AM
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34 2 9/5/2018 9:58 AM
35 1 or 0 9/5/2018 9:52 AM
36 3-4 9/5/2018 8:14 AM
37 No max 9/5/2018 7:25 AM
38 2 9/5/2018 12:45 AM
39 4 9/4/2018 11:42 PM
40 It's a good opportunity for agriculture 9/4/2018 10:32 PM
41 0 9/4/2018 9:57 PM
42 1 9/4/2018 9:18 PM
43 One 9/4/2018 9:12 PM
44 Three 9/4/2018 9:08 PM
45 5 9/4/2018 9:07 PM
46 3 9/4/2018 8:56 PM
47 A town of 10k, how many do you actually need. 9/4/2018 8:52 PM
48 3 9/4/2018 8:46 PM
49 As much as market demand. Create good jobs. 9/4/2018 8:41 PM
50 Minimal amount, I think the city should wait and see the trials and errors of other communities 9/4/2018 7:54 PM
51 Na 9/4/2018 6:08 PM
52 1 9/4/2018 5:47 PM
53 Same as above. Prorated by population 9/4/2018 4:52 PM
54 not sure we should have any 9/4/2018 3:14 PM
55 Na 9/4/2018 2:57 PM
56 6 9/4/2018 2:48 PM
57 5 9/4/2018 2:12 PM
58 0 9/4/2018 2:09 PM
59 0 9/4/2018 2:06 PM
60 3 9/4/2018 2:01 PM
61 2 9/4/2018 1:49 PM
62 2 9/4/2018 10:39 AM
63 2 9/4/2018 10:31 AM
64 1 9/4/2018 10:25 AM
65 1 9/4/2018 10:02 AM
66 3 9/4/2018 9:59 AM
67 no 9/4/2018 9:45 AM
68 3 9/3/2018 8:57 PM
69 5 9/3/2018 2:58 PM
70 One 9/2/2018 11:50 PM
71 1 9/2/2018 8:38 PM
72 Let market decide (survey error) 9/2/2018 1:55 PM
73 2 9/2/2018 10:08 AM
74 Unsure 9/2/2018 7:51 AM
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75 2 9/2/2018 7:19 AM
76 No limit 9/1/2018 10:02 PM
77 unsure 9/1/2018 9:27 PM
78 20 9/1/2018 5:17 PM
79 The number of production facilities allowed should be according to evidence-based common sense 9/1/2018 10:05 AM
recommends per suitable sites
80 1 9/1/2018 4:25 AM
81 0 8/31/2018 10:22 PM
82 1 8/31/2018 10:08 PM
83 - 8/31/2018 9:59 PM
84 3 8/31/2018 8:54 PM
85 50 8/31/2018 8:32 PM
86 I bet you can grow some great pot here, why not allow residents the opportunity to supply markets 8/31/2018 7:42 PM
outside of town? Like the Begbie brewery of the Monashee distillery?
87 No limit 8/31/2018 5:44 PM
88 0 8/31/2018 2:05 PM
89 2 8/31/2018 11:05 AM
90 3 8/31/2018 10:27 AM
91 0 8/31/2018 10:23 AM
92 N/A 8/31/2018 9:22 AM
93 2 8/31/2018 8:56 AM
94 2 8/31/2018 8:42 AM
95 2 8/31/2018 7:54 AM
96 0 8/31/2018 4:54 AM
97 zero 8/31/2018 4:32 AM
98 0 8/30/2018 9:18 PM
99 1 per 2500 residents 8/30/2018 8:57 PM
100 Na 8/30/2018 8:56 PM
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141 I am not too sure the max, it would depend on the size of the operation 8/29/2018 12:36 PM
142 1 8/29/2018 12:31 PM
143 5 8/29/2018 12:29 PM
144 1 8/29/2018 12:00 PM
145 make it available!!! 8/29/2018 11:42 AM
146 n/a 8/29/2018 11:27 AM
153 0 within city limits, look at the issues already happening with grows within neighbourhoods 8/29/2018 8:06 AM
154 . 8/29/2018 8:04 AM
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317 2, or the appropriate amount to produce what’s needed for the store 8/27/2018 5:52 PM
318 0 8/27/2018 5:40 PM
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Q16 Cannabis will be regulated much like the sale of liquor in British
Columbia. Currently, retail liquor stores in Revelstoke are permitted to be
open from 9am until 11pm (per provincial legislation). Cannabis retail
stores in Revelstoke should be permitted to be open:
Answered: 853 Skipped: 4
Same
Longer
Shorter
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Longer 8.09% 69
Unsure 3.52% 30
TOTAL 853
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150 m
200 m
300 m
No minimum
distance
Unsure
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
150 m 8.78% 75
200 m 9.95% 85
TOTAL 854
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22 I think it retails stores were kept in central Revelstoke there would be no need to have them a 9/5/2018 9:47 AM
minimum distance from schools daycares and youth facilities. I also believe that keeping retail
stores Central Downtown will deter curious youth from trying to sneak in.
23 Same as liquor store 9/4/2018 11:16 PM
24 Should be no,where near any of these place 9/4/2018 10:56 PM
25 500m 9/4/2018 10:53 PM
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47 1 km 8/31/2018 6:04 AM
48 500m 8/31/2018 4:32 AM
49 No where in public!!! Esp not around children 8/30/2018 9:18 PM
50 1km radius 8/30/2018 8:57 PM
51 Na 8/30/2018 8:57 PM
52 500m 8/30/2018 8:05 PM
53 It doesn't matter where you put it, a small enough city if a kid wants to check it out they will. It will 8/30/2018 3:01 PM
be up to staff to i.d and parents to educate.
54 30 KM 8/30/2018 1:42 PM
55 Same as liquor stores 8/30/2018 12:42 PM
56 1 km 8/30/2018 9:37 AM
57 500 m 8/30/2018 8:44 AM
75 1 km 8/28/2018 10:23 PM
76 2500-5000 ft 8/28/2018 9:57 PM
77 kilometre or more 8/28/2018 9:56 PM
78 same as alcohol 8/28/2018 9:49 PM
79 same as liquor stores 8/28/2018 9:38 PM
80 1k 8/28/2018 9:10 PM
81 Same rules and relaxations of liquor stores 8/28/2018 8:53 PM
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83 depends on your definition of the above listed areas. if you place a minimum distance to every 8/28/2018 8:50 PM
single park, recreation facility, daycare, school, it would be too limited.
84 Salmon arm 8/28/2018 8:31 PM
85 500m 8/28/2018 7:08 PM
86 Same as liquor stores 8/28/2018 7:07 PM
87 not in this city 8/28/2018 4:26 PM
88 Retail store needs to stay in the downtown area only 8/28/2018 3:11 PM
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150 m
200 m
300 m
minimum 1 km
(same as liq...
No minimum
distance
Unsure
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
150 m 3.76% 32
200 m 2.82% 24
300 m 6.69% 57
TOTAL 852
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19 - 8/29/2018 11:22 AM
20 no retail sales in revelstoke 8/29/2018 9:49 AM
33 Do we really need more than one store? Prefer zero stores in Revelstoke 8/27/2018 6:59 PM
36 I don’t feel distances provided are far enough away 8/27/2018 5:40 PM
37 don't support cannabis sales except for medicinal use 8/27/2018 5:17 PM
40 1 km 8/27/2018 4:27 PM
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45 1 km 8/27/2018 2:57 PM
46 500m 8/27/2018 2:54 PM
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Q19 The federal government has indicated that individuals will be allowed
to grow up to four cannabis plants at home. Plants must be out of public
view. Should individuals be allowed to grow their cannabis plants
outdoors?
Answered: 826 Skipped: 31
Yes, anywhere
on their...
No, indoors
only
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Unsure 5.57% 46
TOTAL 826
3 All the houses will be uninhabitable and need to be gutted. Property values will go down. 9/8/2018 9:06 PM
11 I don’t want drawn in close proximity to my property, the potential for nefarious activity attracted to 9/4/2018 4:52 PM
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24 Yes outdoors but should not be seen by general public or neighbours 8/30/2018 6:49 AM
25 I can brew as much alcool as I want, it should be excatly the same 8/29/2018 11:42 AM
27 - 8/29/2018 11:22 AM
28 Guess the insurance companies will decide 8/28/2018 8:31 PM
33 And as many plants as they want, for personal use 8/28/2018 1:54 PM
34 No, if the plant indoors must be out of view, why would you allow for outdoor growing? 8/28/2018 8:31 AM
35 Outside, but out of public view. 8/28/2018 4:30 AM
38 back yards / out of view but still out doors 8/27/2018 6:33 PM
43 Indoors or outdoors with subject to keeping plants in a backyard if growing outside 8/27/2018 3:16 PM
46 I also believe that there should be no restriction on the number of plants that an individual can 8/27/2018 2:18 PM
cultivate at their household, so long as the household production is not used for sale. Juicing raw
cannabis is the most beneficial and healthy way to achieve homeostasis in the endocannabinoid
system.
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Yes, further
restrictions...
No, the
provincial...
Unsure
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
No, the provincial legislation and City's Clean Air Bylaw is sufficient 66.12% 564
Unsure 2.93% 25
TOTAL 853
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Q21 Is there anything else you would like to share in relation to the City's
role in regulating cannabis (land use, zoning, fees, locations, bylaws)?
Answered: 372 Skipped: 485
# RESPONSES DATE
1 No 9/10/2018 4:20 PM
2 happy to see that the city is being proactive about this. 9/10/2018 3:00 PM
3 Thanks to our city council for being proactive in this issue and its growth and control in our city. 9/10/2018 2:04 PM
4 Retail should be treated to alcohol, consumption should also be treated the same as alcohol 9/10/2018 10:25 AM
consumption
5 Yes. Make this fair. One part of the city allows chickens. Others don’t. Can’t smoke here. Don’t 9/10/2018 9:16 AM
vape there. Some consistency would be fantastic ! Weed has always been here. Let’s make this
the first fair play rules for Revelstoke please. Thank you
6 As a double transplant recipient Iam on anti rejection medication and smoke from cannabis does 9/10/2018 9:02 AM
not make my medicine work properly. So I don't like seeing it in rental property or smoking inside
because the risk to me..
11 As a City, are we not allowed to reject this ridiculous drug usage? Follow the money and you'll see 9/8/2018 9:06 PM
a City Councillor getting rich, at the detriment to the health and safety of Revelstoke's citizens.
12 No 9/8/2018 3:47 PM
15 No 9/7/2018 8:33 PM
16 Enforcement so Clean Air Bylaw is maintained and youth are not at risk. 9/7/2018 8:19 PM
17 No 9/7/2018 5:46 PM
20 I believe Revelstoke should treat cannabis much like liquor sales. Limit the locations, hours and 9/7/2018 8:32 AM
access to minors. It will take time to adjust to this legalization so openly in our community but with
zoning and bylaws in place I think we will get used to it. Let's limit locations and advertising please.
21 I feel it will be great to have access to cannabis stores in the area because it will deter residents 9/7/2018 8:27 AM
from having to drive out to Salmon Arm to purchase cannabis. When people leave town weekly or
bi weekly to make cannabis runs it leads to them buying groceries and other products at different
locations. Also leads to more people being on the trans Canada hwy which isn’t the most reliable
hwy, especially in the winter.
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22 Bylaw for consuming cannabis in public should be the same as those that apply to consuming 9/6/2018 9:53 PM
alcohol in public. Residents should NOT be legally able to grow cannabis inside their homes as the
lighting systems require very large amounts of energy (which causes pollution and other negative
environmental impacts)
23 I think it would be great for tourism. 9/6/2018 3:51 PM
25 I think it is commendable that the city is consulting the public on this issue. 9/6/2018 1:47 PM
26 No 9/6/2018 1:29 PM
27 I am hoping a cannabis store comes to revelstoke as I use CBD oil medicinally :) 9/6/2018 12:11 PM
28 No 9/6/2018 11:07 AM
29 I think the way the liquor stores are located here is a really good blueprint, and would like to see 9/6/2018 10:11 AM
something similar with cannabis stores. I really don't like how it is in Vernon where there are so
many dispensaries.
33 I don't understand why marijuana cannot be smoked anywhere tobacco CAN be smoked. This 9/5/2018 3:52 PM
makes no sense.. If we were worried about smoke, it should be about ALL smoke. period. No
smoke should be around, front doors, play grounds and schools but other than that, I feel people
have the right to smoke what they want, where they want.
34 No 9/5/2018 3:50 PM
35 same or similar rules to alcoholic beverages is appropriate for both production and retail sales. 9/5/2018 2:56 PM
36 Tax the crap out of it to help pay for sewer upgrades so our town stops smelling like dirty diapers! 9/5/2018 9:58 AM
The tourists are starting to comment on it and choosing to travel to Fernie instead!
37 please treat this change similar to other commercial business's, the implementation should be 9/5/2018 9:54 AM
similar to liquor stores
38 No 9/5/2018 9:47 AM
39 Let the market decide in retail. It would help support tourism. Cannabis production is heavily 9/5/2018 9:26 AM
regulated and secure and would increase employment si strongly encourage that. But it's a moot
point if Council increases the DCC's as that will kill investment as developers will look elsewhere
given they have significant alternative options in other communities.
40 I would like to see cannabis sold at different locations than liquor. Selling at same location 9/5/2018 7:25 AM
encourages use of pot and alcohol together and impulse buying.
41 No 9/5/2018 12:45 AM
42 No 9/4/2018 11:42 PM
43 I would like to hear more from the City and RCMP about monitoring and regulation of driving motor 9/4/2018 11:16 PM
vehicles and equipment under the influence of cannabis
49 No 9/4/2018 8:46 PM
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50 I smoke. But I don’t want to smell it everywhere. Treat it like alcohol in public places. Don’t have 9/4/2018 8:41 PM
storefronts that will been seen in high traffic children areas. Embrace production. It’s a chance to
create good tax revenue and jobs for the area. It’s low key to the public.
51 The bylaw would be sufficient if properly monitored and enforced 9/4/2018 7:54 PM
53 No 9/4/2018 6:08 PM
54 It seems to me that in past experience, unlawful production/ sales will accompany “legal” 9/4/2018 4:52 PM
operations. Over production, sales to minors, and continued black market activity will be common
place. Control of additives, THC %, and all the things that can go wrong (unintended
consequences) flagrant open use, in lift-lines on the hill for example, are things that are inevitable.
55 We as a society are not ready. We need as much education as there is around alcohol. Did I 9/4/2018 3:29 PM
mention we need more education. It is going to come anyway lets get out there and educate our
populace. THC is a drug that should be used as alcohol. ie not on our roads or public spaces or
work places. Period...
56 I appreciate the City taking a cautious approach to this legislation. I don't believe cannabis to pose 9/4/2018 3:14 PM
any more of a threat than alcohol does but once we establish a precedent, it would be difficult to
back pedal!
57 Na 9/4/2018 2:57 PM
58 No 9/4/2018 2:06 PM
59 When cannabis is smoked, it can be nauseating to some. It is quite unpleasant. I would appreciate 9/4/2018 1:49 PM
seeing significant fines (enforced!) for smoking in public places. I am also deeply concerned about
the odour in dwellings that are located close to each other including apartments, condos and
townhouses. In my own home, I am already impacted by my neighbour's use of cannabis and it
impacts my ability to have my windows open or use my own back yard when they are enjoying
their cannabis recreation in their own backyard. I am not sure how to resolve this situation other
than to comment that there impacts that must be considered.
60 We do not know the health impacts of the second hand smoke so smoking should be prohibited 9/4/2018 1:49 PM
from all public areas and a bylaw officer should be hired.
61 Just have the same rules as alcohol use. 9/4/2018 12:18 PM
62 Sales should be permitted at farmers market... Fall harvest festival? 9/4/2018 10:39 AM
63 I don't think people who choose to not smoke cannabis should be exposed to the smoke or smell 9/4/2018 10:31 AM
at any time, especially in their own back yard over a neighbour's fence or from a park and there
should be staff employed by the city to enforce this.
64 The potential of commercial production may be the biggest challenge. On the one hand, it will be 9/4/2018 9:59 AM
good to see an agricultural business develop, on the other hand we have so few hectares of
existing agricultural land it would be a shame to see it all turn into cannabis production facilities.
Perhaps keeping this in mind, we could determine that if someone wants to produce cannabis
commercially on ALR land there must also be a component of local food production? Right now it's
a challenge to produce local food on ALR land because it's a poor 'economy of scale' - growing
weed commercially may be able to offset the higher cost of growing food & make it feasible to do
both.
65 Keep it fair in regards to businesses starting up, ie. do not regulate and give preference to current 9/3/2018 7:40 PM
liquor store businesses. The market will decide how many successful cannabis businesses
Revelstoke can handle given we have a fluctuating population throughout the year.
66 Should be treated exactly the same as cigarettes and liquors sales and consumption for smoking 9/3/2018 2:58 PM
and vaping. Not allowed in schools or public buildings
67 No 9/2/2018 11:50 PM
68 keep them in one area only and not in the downtown core either 9/2/2018 8:38 PM
69 No 9/2/2018 1:55 PM
70 Go slow with this; ensure RCMP are partners. Also, enforce the public area restrictions because 9/2/2018 10:08 AM
the odour is very invasive and unpleasant to many.
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71 I am very concerned about people walking around downtown vaping and smoking cannabis. 9/2/2018 7:19 AM
Bylaws should be strictly enforced in the beginning at least until the dust settles. I am very very
concerned about the number of impaired drivers this will see. I hope all the safety/education tools
will be in place before legalization in Revelstoke happens.
72 No 9/1/2018 5:18 PM
73 I think it's about time Revelstoke gets a few dispensaries in town. We are isolated and it will be 9/1/2018 5:02 PM
nice to be able to purchase safe marijuana from trusted sources.
74 Hopefully the City's role will include working closely with the RCMP to ensure that person(s) with 9/1/2018 10:05 AM
ties to organized crime are excluded from operating a marijuana store and/or production facility,
and that the storefronts don't become fronts for sales of illegal drugs.
76 Legalization of cannabis is a HUGE opportunity for our community. Let the market and towns 9/1/2018 7:14 AM
people dictate its development, backed by a reasonable and sensibly guided policy by our
municipality. Good shops, high (no pun intended) standards, will be backed by the community. The
City should be willing to allow newcomers and first time business owners to open shops and
pursue other opportunities. This town has a way of providing the old-boys club to carry-on while
stifling new investment. (This isn't a knock at that old boys club, some of whom provide a great
deal to our town but rather voicing the opinion to let cannabis legalization be what it is: a new
frontier to be explored by brave business people.) Socially and culturally, I don't think the City of
Revelstoke will need to be too heavy-handed in its policy decisions. The opportunity here is to
reinforce positive education and learn from failed policy and culture related to alcohol. Canadian
society had an uphill battle against alcohol for decades to fight for awareness about the dangers of
drunk driving and alcoholism, not too mention the binge drinking culture so pervasive among
teens. We can stop pretending Canadians don't consume cannabis and that it's effects are similar
to alcohol; as a public, we know they aren't. What the City can and should do is promote the
responsible use of it. Cannabis should have the same freedoms as alcohol - more if I'm being
idealistic, but par is a good place to start. I view Revelstoke's population as a liberally conservative
town. Accepting of being free to do as you want at home but more reserved in the public domain
and so extending the same freedoms of alcohol to cannabis seems right, rather than an over-
reach by the municipality.
77 No 9/1/2018 4:25 AM
78 no 8/31/2018 10:26 PM
79 this is a bad idea 8/31/2018 10:08 PM
80 This could be an amazing addition to our economy and if taxed properly could generate more 8/31/2018 9:59 PM
funding for the city infrastructure and community programs.
81 Yes. Tax the absolute hell out of any and all producers and sellers. Tax weed like they tax gas but 8/31/2018 9:53 PM
do it on a municipal lever. Then take that money to make this town better. Maybe by improving
public transit, affordable (A F F O R D A B L E housing, this is for you Mckee!) housing, improved
public infrastructure, the hospital, library, snow removal etc..PLEASE DON'T (redacted) THIS UP.
83 No 8/31/2018 8:32 PM
84 keep sale out of neighborhoods and in the obvious commercial zones frequented by tourists. 8/31/2018 7:42 PM
Selling it on the highway will promote high driving so don't do that, c'mon. Don't sell it in
neighbourhoods. Don't let there be more stores than liquor stores, that number works as it is
tested- let's not let it get trashy or have it define our downtown like it has in Vernon. Let residents
grow their legal quantity of plants on their property at their will.
88 No 8/31/2018 10:27 AM
89 No 8/31/2018 10:23 AM
90 Try and regulate public smoking as the odour is very strong and disgusting. 8/31/2018 9:22 AM
91 no 8/31/2018 8:56 AM
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92 Like cigarette smoke it's disgusting to have to smell that shit and I have a right to not have my 8/31/2018 7:54 AM
health compromised because other idiots. I disagree with the legalization and worry about youth
access in Revelstoke. Who is going to monitor that? The business owners? This is going to cause
major issues with the youth in an already heavy drug using community where many people have
already died from drugs.
93 no 8/31/2018 4:32 AM
94 n/a 8/31/2018 12:06 AM
96 Please leave to bigger cities with more people to enforce the bylaws 8/30/2018 9:18 PM
97 Stores should be regulated and enforceable with proper federal and municipal laws. 8/30/2018 8:57 PM
98 Cannabis is a stimulant just like alcohol. It should be treated with the same rules. It is nice to see 8/30/2018 8:57 PM
that it will be regulated and that should make it safer.
99 No 8/30/2018 8:25 PM
100 I believe if the city of Revelstoke allows the regulation of cannabis sales it would create another 8/30/2018 8:05 PM
income for the town, whether it be locals or people passing through the town. It is already a huge
underground market and being more open with the legalisation could help better educate adults
and youth to understand why some people do it, especially as a health alternative instead of
unnatural medicines that provide the same benefits.
101 Let it be dictated by provincial laws and keep municipal relations to a minimum 8/30/2018 5:15 PM
102 Don't regulate something more than it needs to be. Dont waste time and money on this. 8/30/2018 5:14 PM
103 I feel it is positive that we treat canabis like alcohol, keep it downtown away from schools and kids. 8/30/2018 4:50 PM
Take advantage of the additional revenue from the sales taxes and make it friendly enough that
the illegal sales and distribution dry up and end.
104 Rules should definitely be in place, but Revelstoke will highly benefit from this! 8/30/2018 4:10 PM
105 No use in public spaces indoors or out including patios, streets( even without sidewalks). Strict 8/30/2018 3:33 PM
limits initially which could be lifted later if necessary --easier than trying to reverse lenient
regulations
106 The more laws and rules put. The more people will want to rebel and fight. There is already such 8/30/2018 3:01 PM
an amount of good coming from the extra tax for the government funds. Life is expensive as it is.
107 No 8/30/2018 2:29 PM
108 the city needs to have a progressive view on this issue, Cannabis is here to stay and a very safe 8/30/2018 1:47 PM
alternative alcohol
114 Should be priced as cigarettes/alcohol are priced. Cost per gram should be depending on the 8/30/2018 11:35 AM
strain, THC content, form (leaf, liquid, shatter, vape)
116 Prejudices from the prohibition era must not be tolerated and unfair discrimination against 8/30/2018 11:14 AM
responsible cannabis users must be avoided!
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121 Revelstoke could be a great place to grow this product. Secondly it can bring major tax benefits to 8/30/2018 9:26 AM
the city- which hasn't been doing well with money. Finally, farms, shops, and possibly tech jobs
will be created for the town.
122 I think it will be better received to have a known face(s) operating the first couple of stores as 8/30/2018 9:07 AM
opposed to people/businesses coming from out of town.
123 I reckon these "issues" won't relate to the pure marijuana product but the value added products 8/30/2018 8:01 AM
containing THC and CBD oils. ex) edibles and drinkables. The municipal gov't should recognize
that there isn't a likely increase (statistically speaking) in marijuana users but in persons dabbling
with cannabinoid products. It is well and truly known that the legality of marijuana is not holding
users back from buying it, smoking or eating it. Legalization broadens peoples ability to access,
yes, but accessing marijuana is not a hurdle for marijuana users. Access of value added products
is the "issue". Thankyou
124 Follow city of Vancouver guidelines. 8/30/2018 7:01 AM
125 Feel further restrictions should be placed where cigarette smoking is prohibited in public spaces, 8/30/2018 6:49 AM
sidewalks and green spaces
129 Let the market decide if their is buisness in Revelstoke. Allow a couple stores to compete. 8/29/2018 9:26 PM
130 No 8/29/2018 7:47 PM
131 budget needs to be set for enforcement, more general public general drug education 8/29/2018 6:28 PM
132 There needs to be strong bylaws in place to ensure that those who don't use cannabis can still 8/29/2018 6:14 PM
enjoy public spaces/yards without having to deal the horrible smell of cannabis. The city also
needs to make sure there are enough bylaw officers in place to enforce bylaws, the current system
is not working. People already ignore our bylaws because council and city hall don't support
enforcement.
133 Let it burn #420blazeit 8/29/2018 6:11 PM
135 Don't try to be so restrictive on it embrace the change. We are a resort town and there's nothing 8/29/2018 4:52 PM
we can do to change that now. People will be doing it and brining it here weither we like it or not,
so as a city should profit from the opportunity
136 No 8/29/2018 4:34 PM
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145 What the city decides to do will play a huge role in the stigmatizing or destigmatizing of people who 8/29/2018 12:54 PM
use drugs and alcohol. Let us be at the forefront and forward thinking on this, not restrictive and
judgmental.
146 N/A 8/29/2018 12:53 PM
147 Get with the times Revelstoke. Alcohol and tobacco are much more harmful than marijuana. Not 8/29/2018 12:29 PM
everyone wants to smoke either with the advancements in science and chemistry; denying people
easier access to the countless medicinal products stemming from CBD would be a complete
miscarriage of justice .
148 Nope, nothing to add but this website won't let me submit this survey until all the boxes are full. 8/29/2018 12:14 PM
Seems like that will bias this survey towards people who feel the need to comment on things
unnecessarily.
149 free market, don't over regulate or overthink things 8/29/2018 11:53 AM
150 The city of Revelstoke is going backward as usual. Stop trying to be your own country. I plan to 8/29/2018 11:42 AM
open a pot shop at smoky bear OUT OF CITY LIMITS!!! Take that Revelstoke, you wont see any
of my tax dollars!!! And I will keep growing my own marijuana with my own medical license
whether you like it or not!!! Big missed opportunity again for you dumbasses at city Hall
151 none at present 8/29/2018 11:27 AM
152 No 8/29/2018 11:22 AM
157 Cannabis is harmless. Cigarettes are very dangerous. Cannabis laws should not be stricter than 8/29/2018 9:40 AM
liquor or tabbaco laws. Makes no sense
158 Start with a lighthanded approach, if problems develop, enforce the current laws before enacting 8/29/2018 9:29 AM
new legislation. But if necessary, add language to curb issues as they come up.
160 A responsible proactive approach is important balancing this new standard with other 8/29/2018 8:09 AM
municipalities expectations, while keeping enforcement administration reasonable without forcing a
stronger black market.
161 Concerns would be with production of these commercial business with marijuana. I do not believe 8/29/2018 8:06 AM
they would be beneficial within city limits if they are causing noise or smell issues.
168 Really was hoping Revelstoke would not have a Cannabis store. Revelstoke is going to reek of pot 8/28/2018 11:17 PM
already, let's not make it easier for people to get. Youth are going to have no problem getting weed
from these stores and we are going to have a town full of stoned zombies walking & driving
everywhere.
169 we reach a turning point as a city where we can be on the forefeont of cannabis legalisation, 8/28/2018 10:57 PM
capitilaising or the new commoditity and providing a sale and service to those who may have been
looking for an experience elsewhere....or not. if i have to explain to you reading this why
prohobition is a bad idea you dont deserve your job. to discuss socio-economic impacts pls call
(redacted)
170 Promote marijuana tourism including craft grow ops type businesses. 8/28/2018 10:27 PM
171 I would prefer that no public use be allowed. The smell has adverse effects on me. 8/28/2018 10:23 PM
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172 Established private liquor stores should be given first opportunity to sell cannabis first 8/28/2018 10:15 PM
173 I would like to see the city allow more flexible regulations and bylaws towards individuals who grow 8/28/2018 9:57 PM
cannabis at home specifically for property owners. Those who grow their own cannabis will be
more likely to enjoy it in the privacy of their homes and would prefer discretion. While i said
provincial regulations and clean bylaw is enough however added restriction could be needed for
green spaces hiking or biking routes or areas where cannabis use gets out of hand or brings about
a bad element of unsavoury types.
174 strong odour....need to consider the majority of people who do not use cannabis 8/28/2018 9:56 PM
175 no public smoking at all, who wants to smell that shit all the time 8/28/2018 9:40 PM
176 This will be a great step forward for the economy of Revelstoke. Thanks 8/28/2018 9:40 PM
177 The city should not waste time in allowing a retail store or dispensary to open. This town needs all 8/28/2018 9:30 PM
the tax revenue they can and it is an opportunity for much needed revenue the city could be
bringing in to put to good use.
178 dont regulate it, its a healing plant not a drug 8/28/2018 9:28 PM
179 more laws regarding use around children and parental use and workplace use etc 8/28/2018 9:24 PM
182 Follow provincial legislation. Trust in local businesses and entrapenuers. Dont only support 8/28/2018 8:53 PM
government run stores.
186 Increased fees first three years then review 8/28/2018 8:47 PM
187 I feel that retail stores (if approved) shouldn’t not be allowed in the downtown core. This could 8/28/2018 8:46 PM
show an increase in property damage from attempted break-ins. For personal use I think that if a
neighbour can smell any odour associated with the growing of plants then that individual should
face a fine.
193 Bylaws. I feel cannabis should be treated the same as alcohol and not aloud in ones hand while 8/28/2018 7:07 PM
wondering around town or operating any motorized vehicles
196 This is a huge opportunity and also the right thing to do...allow the market to dictate where and 8/28/2018 4:31 PM
how many operate and let people grow however works for them so long as they do not impede on
the property and rights of others to abstain. It is about mutual respect and stereotypes, stigmas
and discrimination against cannabis users must be avoided.
197 It should not be allowed in Revelstoke, if it has to be it better be managed as i dont want to have to 8/28/2018 4:26 PM
worry for mine or my childrens safety around this terrible substance, no secondhand smoke, no
driving or working while using, you all better step up.
198 Once the bylaw has been established, the City should ensure it will be followed and have bylaw 8/28/2018 3:43 PM
officers follow up regularly.
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199 I have been to Amsterdam where Cannibis is legal. BUT...it is illegal to be seen smoking in public. 8/28/2018 3:11 PM
Canada should follow! I personally do not have a problem with Cannibis, but I do think that this
legalization is going to be out of hand no matter what the law says. We are a very small RESORT
TOWN, we do not need more than 1 Cannibis outlet. Thank you
200 I don’t think the city should get involved. 8/28/2018 3:02 PM
201 No. 8/28/2018 2:52 PM
202 I for one am allergic to the smell of cannabis either growing or burning. I will be vomiting if they 8/28/2018 2:30 PM
smell is too strong. The odour has to be dealt with
203 The city should embrace this change as it will help many people and ensure the cannabis that 8/28/2018 2:08 PM
people consume is safe. With that said, as a non-smoker of cannabis I don’t want to smell it
everywhere downtown and when out around town. People should be able to do it, but not
everywhere in public. If someone else is drinking, it doesn’t get me drunk. If I have to walk through
clouds of cannabis smoke everywhere, I will glean some of the effects, however minimal. People
should be allowed to if they are legal age and choose to do so, but I should still be able to choose
not to.
204 Oppose the legalization of cannabis. 8/28/2018 1:54 PM
209 I have grown up in revelstoke from the age of 2 an have consumed pot for over ten years. I believe 8/28/2018 12:13 PM
this will be a much better way then having ppl buy it off joe blow down the road . We’re all the
neighbors an the kids have to deal with random ppl coming up an down there road. Much safer
option
210 Nope 8/28/2018 12:13 PM
211 the city should have taken a more pro-active approach to this. The legalization of cannabis has 8/28/2018 12:08 PM
been in the works for a while now and the city is finally addressing the issue with less then a
month and a half before legalization. In addition there are more stupid bylaws that are already not
policed or enforced in this town and we're gonna make more? This going to take longer to process
than the 45days days you've allowed. You're anticipating a high application number for potential
businesses and yet you're just starting the process now. What are the implications for businesses
and retail spaces not adhering to the proposed bylaws? Are you going to even acknowledge and
take into consideration the results of this survey? I think that retail space for recreational cannabis
is a great idea, but i believe the city will put up so many road blocks whether it be a building
permit, a business licence, a sign bylaw... to prevent this from happening and miss out on the
opportunity to gain and benefit from tax dollars that could then be used to improve city services like
say the sewer? I think its time that council stop creating bylaws and start actually enforcing them. I
personally believe that the city doesn't play a role in enforcing anything, cannabis or not. Take a
working example from a community that is already operating dispensaries and follow their lead and
use what works. Examples would be Nelson, Vernon, Kelowna. all of these communities have
dispensaries where people can purchase cannabis. No, they aren't legal yet, but whatever model
they are following is currently working for them, so reach out, ask questions and use what works!
212 There should be municipal taxes on the sale of cannabis. Not enough to scare away business and 8/28/2018 11:40 AM
drive it underground, but the municipality should get in on that money.
215 Don't overtax it. If it becomes too expensive to purchase from a store, people will go back to 8/28/2018 11:21 AM
buying from unlicensed sellers & that product may not be as safe as regulated marijuana.
Absolutely no smoking in downtown areas, I wish cigarettes were banned from all public areas as
well.
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216 City's role has been prolonging the inevitable and they need to stop. They have dragged their feet 8/28/2018 11:19 AM
far too long rather then embracing this new legislation and preparing early for it. The city would be
wise to stick with the 'open for business' slogan they jammed down our throats to get elected and
encourage these business to open in order to collect tax money from them. The era of refer
madness is long over so catch up and live in the now.
217 There's no way you can effectively ban smoking of tobacco or nicotine in parks, so why even 8/28/2018 11:08 AM
bother making bylaws that are never going to be enforced?
218 one of your questions was backwards - 9 was it - asking if survey person wanted to prohibit rather 8/28/2018 11:05 AM
than permit - bad design on this questionnaire!
219 No 8/28/2018 10:56 AM
220 The boundaries of any concessions you make will be pushed to the limit and beyond. You will get 8/28/2018 10:54 AM
more of what you subsidize.
221 Smoking shouldn't be allowed in downtown business area. 8/28/2018 10:46 AM
228 re: Question 20 -- further restrictions such as sidewalks and streets, but disagree with restricting all 8/28/2018 9:18 AM
"greenspaces" use -- perhaps permissible if done 100m away from others.
229 dont let haste and prejudice get in the way of potetially good paying jobs for Revelstokians. 8/28/2018 8:52 AM
234 I feel that the City has a very important job to strictly regulate cannabis as I feel strongly that 8/28/2018 8:31 AM
cannabis will have detrimental consequences on people and communities such as Revelstoke.
235 No 8/28/2018 8:29 AM
236 fines need to be enforced for breaking clean air regulations, playgrounds, parks, arenas and 8/28/2018 8:24 AM
community centres need to monitored for the safety of minors.
237 ensure that the city isn't taken over by cannabis stores like it has been by outdoor 8/28/2018 8:23 AM
equipment/clothing stores. locals have no where to shop for affordable, useful clothing as it is. We
don't need to loose more store fronts to cannabis stores
238 Treat it the same as tobacco smoking. Don’t criminalise it because it will bring a lot of money to the 8/28/2018 8:16 AM
town but make sure it is strictly controlled.
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239 Let it be like beer? or wine? weed is the same thing as wine or beer, and also it doesnt make you 8/28/2018 8:04 AM
drive like a idiot. weed is 100x better than drinking for public use. you'll see.
240 Please join this new venture. Dont live in the stone age and act against it. The pros of legalization 8/28/2018 7:53 AM
outweigh the cons.
241 I felt like I didn't have enough information to answer many of the zoning and legislation questions 8/28/2018 7:53 AM
and decided not to provide "gut reaction" answers. My worry is that people will provide responses
to these rather complicated questions that are not informed.
242 get with it and get moving on this. your footdragging and conservative policies have already put 8/28/2018 7:48 AM
Revelstoke at a competitive disadvantage in a fast growing sector.
243 No 8/28/2018 7:48 AM
244 No where down town as the smell and if people are allowed to smoke it on the sidewalks out side 8/28/2018 7:42 AM
of stores,restaurants and other buildings kids have to walk thru the smell and smoke. As do adults
and seniors etc...
245 Like the laws for drinking and driving at this time there is no test to determine if you are impaired 8/28/2018 7:36 AM
by cannabis, How is the city going to deal with the increase in accidents due to cannabis
consumption. Are they going to hire more RCMP members or let the already spread thin members
deal with this issue.
249 just treat it like liquor stores. easy. same access. same hours. need id. it doesn't need to be so 8/28/2018 6:58 AM
complicated.
254 Put a $10,000 to $20,000 business license / year fee on the retail stores so that the City of 8/28/2018 5:56 AM
Revelstoke can see some generated revenue coming in every year.
255 I do not use cannabis in any form but agree with it's legalisation, but I am very concerned with the 8/28/2018 4:30 AM
odours from those users that have little to no respect for non users around them. I want to make
sure that bylaw enforcement will deal with those individuals that disregard the well being and
enjoyment of public spaces of non users. The City of Revelstoke has a poor track record of bylaw
enforcement, (in my opinion).
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261 While I prefer to let the market sort out the numbers, I do think more than one cannabis store 8/28/2018 12:08 AM
should be allowed -- competition is healthy and ensures best quality and practice. If caps and
limits are being put on the number of stores in town, I would really like to see cannabis store(s)
that are owned and operated by people who are well-versed and knowledgeable in the industry,
who can offer quality, safe product (proper QC, mold testing, storage, etc...), as well as experience
and expert knowledge for those who seek to use it for health/medicinal purposes. There is such a
wide range of usages depending on the strain, dosage, etc.., and many who will be using
medicinally. To my knowledge there are currently no health care professionals/MD's in town who
are well-versed in cannabis prescription, so I hope that priority will be given to those businesses
who know the product well, have established history, and can advise their customers on safe
usage. My concern is that many people are getting into the industry who simply see it as an
investment opportunity and who may have the money, but not the experience. I hope that prior
experience and knowledge is foremost considered (prescription/usage, risks/contraindications,
handling/storage practices, QC practices etc...). Prior medicinal cannabis store-owning history
would be preferable. In regards to fees, I hope that no significant additional fees are considered
particular to cannabis stores-- we can't make it so expensive they can't afford to have well-priced
product, and the cost of doing business in Revelstoke is already quite extreme. You won't get rid
of the black market if prices are too high. It needs to be cheap and accessible. Lastly and most
importantly, I think everyone should be able to grow plants outside in their yard if they so wish.
Gardening is healthy, encourages people outside, and keeps people active. This may get people
interested who otherwise weren't. People should have the option to grow their own rather than pay
exorbitant prices at a store (or from a dealer) for something that is easier to grow than tomatoes.
That way they can choose and have access to the strains they prefer, which may not be available
from a local store. Smells are only a concern for a short period during flowering stages, and are no
different than any other random yard smells that to some are delightful, and to others are
offensive. Many who wish to grow will not be able to afford the cost of an indoor grow light system,
the energy to run it year-round, or the additional free space in their household. The
environmentally-friendly option is quite obviously to allow outdoor growing, though I feel people
should have the option to grow either inside or out. I hope Revelstoke embraces the cannabis
industry-- it has potential to bring a lot of money to this town and will be a tourist draw. I just hope
the priorities are on experience and quality control to ensure the safety and enjoyment of our
citizens and tourists.
264 When Cannabis is legal countrywide - Revelstoke should follow suit. Many people depend on 8/27/2018 11:46 PM
Cannabis medicinally and should have easier access.
267 Land/building availability for residential, commercial, and industrial use as well as agricultural use 8/27/2018 11:13 PM
is already very limiting to current and potential businesses. Permitting the production of cannabis
in existing facilities or on land within the city of Revelstoke should be carefully evaluated. This
issue is only going to increase as well. Cannabis agriculture has the potential to be a lucrative
business that can easily outbid other business types while potentially providing fewer jobs "per
square foot".
270 Need to hire someone to police this new area. 8/27/2018 10:29 PM
271 Please do not forget about the impact on youth...it is significant. 8/27/2018 10:03 PM
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273 cannabis is like tobacco in the manner that it harms people, I would say that long term use makes 8/27/2018 9:48 PM
it far more harmful. Since it is being legalized is there a way to tax the heck out of it so we can at
least have some benefit from it?
274 I don’t use cannabis but have no problems with those who do use, grow, sell, whichever. The one 8/27/2018 9:28 PM
problem I have with it is it reeks when smoked. Don’t want to smell downtown or at the park that’s
all. I hope COR finds a way to make some serious cash on allowing cannabis storefronts and grow
ops!
275 Please, Please, Please limit the odours. The smell makes me sick!!!! 8/27/2018 9:26 PM
276 I do not support any cannabis stores in Revelstoke and like the fact that Revelstoke has none. 8/27/2018 9:17 PM
277 Let the people of Revelstoke benefit from this new market and business opportunity as much as 8/27/2018 9:17 PM
possible.
278 Nice work on this process except your FAQs link doesn't work - had to google it and it is hard to 8/27/2018 9:16 PM
find.
279 BC is corporatizing cannabis and it's shameful. The city of Revelstoke should at the very least 8/27/2018 9:12 PM
release a statement about how the provincial regulations are a win for corporations, and a loss
small growers.
280 The city is going in the right direction, I would like to see the regulations in place by legalization 8/27/2018 9:05 PM
day. It may be beneficial to keep in mind that cannabis use often does not have many of the
negative consequences of alcohol use when considering these rules. I hope the city can come to a
reasonable agreement on the bylaws and take advantage of the tax revenues and cultural/tourist
aspects of this new business sector in a responsible way.
281 Just be nice if revy would stop trying to control all this. We are not hurting anyone 8/27/2018 8:43 PM
282 Nope 8/27/2018 8:26 PM
287 Lets think about Cannabis as simply an agricultural product. And lets think about Revelstoke 8/27/2018 7:56 PM
encouraging all forms of farming in developing a passionate agricultural town, as it once was. Lets
get high tech in agri endeavours and lets be a place where research and study of agricultural
methods prosper. Lets develop a cutting edge industry.
288 x 8/27/2018 7:56 PM
289 Keep kids informed. It is a great medicine but can be addictive but all around not too bad a 8/27/2018 7:49 PM
substance and making legal will hopefully reduce money laundering
290 no 8/27/2018 7:47 PM
293 The article says that the City is getting ahead of the legislation. It hardly seems that way from your 8/27/2018 7:22 PM
schedule.
294 no 8/27/2018 7:18 PM
295 People smoking pot should not be allowed to do it anywhere in public. It's bad enough walking 8/27/2018 6:59 PM
around town and past the businesses that have patios and people are smoking. I don't want my
family exposed to such a thing. Many people I know have allergies to second hand smoke, add pot
smoke to the mix they might as well never leave their homes
296 No 8/27/2018 6:46 PM
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302 Don't over regulate, the market will decide, but at the same time having too many shops is 8/27/2018 6:06 PM
excessive and distasteful. It would be a shame if cannabis stores bumped out other types of shops
or services. However, the demand for it is here.
305 Follow Canadian rules and don't interfere with people's way of living 8/27/2018 5:56 PM
306 Restrictions should be similar to alcohol. If you can’t have a beer in public why allow pot smoking. 8/27/2018 5:49 PM
Conversely if you can smoke pot why can’t someone have a beer?
307 I would prefer not to have cannabis sales in Revelstoke but I am afraid this is the new normal. 8/27/2018 5:40 PM
Tight regulations are needed to ensure we don't all have to have it in our faces. Discretion for sure
for store fronts - ie signage, etc. and any growing facilities far from the downtown and residential
core.
308 We are the only stope for hours along the transCanada. There needs to be a shop here, maybe 8/27/2018 5:38 PM
along the highway somewhere!
309 Be fair and honest. Alcool and cannabis are the same, it's just different culture.don't get to crazy 8/27/2018 5:33 PM
around that. Ps: i dont smoke.
310 it should be like alcohol, in your own home, not in public 8/27/2018 5:31 PM
313 Question 20, about where smoking is permitted. I hate walking down the street and being 8/27/2018 5:27 PM
subjected to cigarette smoke, more than I would hate being subjected to marijuana smoke.
However, I don’t want to be put in a position where I’m essentially being forced to inhale either of
those. I don’t think that marijuana requires stronger restriction than cigarettes, but I don’t want to
be impacted by the smell or smoke of either of them in a public place. So which ever restrictions
are put on marijuana smoke, cigarette smoke should have the same. I don’t have children, but if I
did, I wouldn’t want cigarette smoking to be permitted “where children commonly gather”, nor
marijuana. Those are public and shared spaces, and should be enjoyed freely.
314 All I hope is that the city decides to allow for at least one cannabis store. We already have to go to 8/27/2018 5:27 PM
the real world to get essentials, lets not make our lives harder when the opportunity is there. Also,
think of all the extra income the city would receive and could build more roundabouts :D
315 Provide information on Public Health impact for recreational use. Similar consequences to family 8/27/2018 5:17 PM
and health as Alcohol . So many sights of people who think it is already practically legal , smoking
it and the nauseating smell travels a long way and witness neighbours smoking weed and then
driving. It's going to be a huge issue.
316 Don’t rush your recommendations wait and see how the legislations play out in other communities 8/27/2018 5:12 PM
317 no 8/27/2018 5:00 PM
318 We need privately run cannabis retails outlets and they need to be well regulated and well 8/27/2018 4:50 PM
supported. This won't be criminal anymore so should be treated the same as any other type of
business; no more no less.
321 Just let people do their own thing. Someone sitting on a park bench smoking a joint isn't hurting 8/27/2018 4:34 PM
anybody.
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322 It would be great to have a store front in town as it would cut down on operations within the small 8/27/2018 4:30 PM
home rental market in Revelstoke. Finding an operation such at Tree's (Victoria) or
Eden(Vancouver) that are extremly professional would be best for the community and shy away
from a trashy look that some may expect in a new found ski town. ( I have no dealing with either of
the above mentions business's, they both are just extremely professional)
323 I fear undue disclosure and demands that other business owners are not subject to is unfair to the 8/27/2018 4:29 PM
cannabis applicants. Excessive regulation will stifle commerce and therefore profitability to the
business operator, the result making it a worthless venture.
324 Cannabis business is a great opportunity for the city to make money. This is inevitable, lets do it 8/27/2018 4:27 PM
right and let the business and city taxes grow.
325 I am supportive of clean-air but would like to ensure that the cannabis smoking/vaping regulations 8/27/2018 4:27 PM
mirror that of Tobacco smoking/vaping. I also would like the city to consider medical users and
accessibility for those individuals to ensure that the by-laws still support their medical needs. I
would suggest that medical users be designated specific areas to smoke/vape.
329 please don't let this one get out of hand - put proper policy in place so that we can keep public pot 8/27/2018 4:05 PM
smoking in check.
330 it's been covered in these questions. 8/27/2018 4:05 PM
331 If there is production, it needs to be done in a secure manner, with certain expectations set out, as 8/27/2018 4:02 PM
well as inspections by authorities to ensure compliance. Retail should be limited to government
stores. Public consultation on decisions should be made on this issue rather than only relying on
this initial survey.
332 Not at this time 8/27/2018 4:00 PM
333 Please don’t go to easy on regulating this. It’s not for everyone. 8/27/2018 3:53 PM
334 Thank you for including a method for public engagement, Please advertise so more residents are 8/27/2018 3:50 PM
aware of the survey. Include non-conventional social media including stokelist. Thanks
335 No 8/27/2018 3:49 PM
340 Think this is a great positive step forward for the City of Revelstoke. As someone who personally 8/27/2018 3:16 PM
used cannabis for medical purposes as well as recreationally I think this is a great step forward in
growing the community as a whole. Also a great way to offer more employment opportunities.
341 start with "loose touch" regulations. If legitimate concerns arise, and prove needing of further 8/27/2018 3:13 PM
regulation/enforcement, then address said concerns as they come
342 My main concerns which were not asked about in this survey are around roadside testing for 8/27/2018 2:54 PM
driving under the influence.
343 Don’t put revelstoke behind the times. Welcome new business, jobs and income into the economy 8/27/2018 2:54 PM
as the single most useful plant in existence finally has an unfair and biased prohibition lifted.
344 stay out of it 8/27/2018 2:43 PM
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349 I believe that smoking/vaping of all products including cannabis should be prohibited in the 8/27/2018 2:30 PM
downtown core. I walk/bike with my children daily through downtown, and neither I nor my children
should have to be exposed to second hand smoke.
350 A community collaboration (or free market) where people can test their cannabis for their CBD 8/27/2018 2:18 PM
profiles will be beneficial. This would come at a cost to the consumer. The market to use such test
equipment on a local scale should be an important community service as it is important to have
healthy varieties, variabilities within soil types, plus it is faster and less costly than sending it out of
town.
351 Smoking cannabis should be treated similarly to drinking alcohol. It should be illegal to smoke in a 8/27/2018 2:15 PM
public place and should require permits to be consumed in shops, etc.
352 Be a leader...it's not a big deal compared to alcohol. 8/27/2018 2:11 PM
353 Don’t want cannabis in our town at all period!!! Wish it never had been legalized. Gonna cause 8/27/2018 2:05 PM
more problems for the police and citizens. I hate smoke and hate the smell of pot!
354 Restrict cannabis production in industrial-style facilities on ALR land. 8/27/2018 1:53 PM
355 no 8/27/2018 1:51 PM
356 If the city overthinks this and takes too long to allow stores to open it will hinder Revelstoke as a 8/27/2018 1:47 PM
tourist destination and stores will open and operate outside of city limits.
357 make the licenses for commercial sales an open, fair, and random process to give anyone 8/27/2018 1:38 PM
interested equal probability for the opportunity.
358 Don’t re-invent the wheel and look to Colorado resort municipalities as examples. Get on the 8/27/2018 1:20 PM
phone and look beyond to get on top of things.
359 Fees should reflect the level of effort in the City overseeing these facilities. 8/27/2018 1:15 PM
360 I think home owners should not have to tolerate the odour coming from their neighbours. It makes 8/27/2018 1:13 PM
me nauseous and is a health concern for me.
361 none 8/27/2018 1:13 PM
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