Winnipeg | Osborne Village & Fort Rouge | Developments & Discussions

[WinCitySparky]

There’s obviously enough demand so what can you do? The world is fucking depressing and everyone wants to be medicated. Myself included!!

[ColdRain&Snow]

There were 4 weed stores before, then Tweed and Tokyo Smoke closed. So the neighbourhood has been down to "only" 2 weed stores for awhile. Maybe 3 is the correct number that the neighbourhood can sustain.

[Mr Tall Forehead]

If only the Pallister government didn’t make it a requirement that the pot stores had to cover up their windows like a rural hotel bar from the 1950s. They should have let them have storefronts like any other retailer. The pot stores are dead spaces right now.

[bon_vivant]

Originally Posted by Mr Tall Forehead

If only the Pallister government didn’t make it a requirement that the pot stores had to cover up their windows like a rural hotel bar from the 1950s. They should have let them have storefronts like any other retailer. The pot stores are dead spaces right now.

Agreed. It's a dumb idea that does nothing for curb appeal. If liquor stores don't have to cover up, why do cannabis stores have to?

[WinCitySparky]

Assume it was a compromise to appease the social/religious conservative wing of such policymakers who were on the fence about legalization.

[Authentic_City]

^I don't think the covered windows are entirely the fault of the previous government. Last year I contacted the Minister responsible to complain about this issue after NDP MLA Glen Simard was quoted in the media saying they were looking at relaxing these requirements.

Here's the response I got from Kristianne Dechant, Executive Director and CEO of the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA):

"As you are likely aware, federal restrictions imposed under the Cannabis Act (Canada) guide the provincial framework for cannabis regulation in Manitoba. The Cannabis Act prohibits cannabis and cannabis accessories from being displayed in a way that may result in it being seen by a young person, such as when walking by a store window. In alignment with this federal requirement, the provincial Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (the Act) currently requires age-restricted retailers in Manitoba to implement measures to prevent persons outside the store from viewing the interior of the store. The provincial requirement is not specifically for window coverings or opaque windows, and licensed retailers may propose alternate measures to meet this requirement."

So, this suggests retailers could have clear storefront windows, but keep product behind curtains or whatever inside the store, just like they do for cigarettes.

It sucks, I hate the covered windows. Such a blight on the streetscape.

[bomberjet]

But giant neon weed leafs and other signage is permitted outside?

[WinCitySparky]

Originally Posted by bomberjet

But giant neon weed leafs and other signage is permitted outside?

I mean yeah like many administrative caveats it makes no sense

[bon_vivant]

Seems like a double standard to me. If cannabis stores were operated by the provincial government, like liquor stores are, would they still be subject to these product concealment rules? I call BS.

[bon_vivant]

Originally Posted by Authentic_City

"The provincial requirement is not specifically for window coverings or opaque windows, and licensed retailers may propose alternate measures to meet this requirement."

So, this suggests retailers could have clear storefront windows, but keep product behind curtains or whatever inside the store, just like they do for cigarettes.

It sucks, I hate the covered windows. Such a blight on the streetscape.

Opaque windows are likely the cheapest and most hassle-free solution. Why would any shop owner go through the extra trouble and expense to come up with a more appealing alternative that meets the government's criteria? Opaque windows: one and done.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Originally Posted by trueviking

The unit beside Small Mercies will be a nice little stationary shop. Wonderful.

https://www.instagram.com/papiiro_ca?igsh=MXFnbXdsbnRtNmtoeQ==

I went today and it was really busy! Looks like they are doing well so far. Nice to see something go in there. The selection is kind of limited so hopefully they get some more products soon.

[ColdRain&Snow]

Looks like a cocktail/wine bar going into the Courtyard Building:

[Mr Tall Forehead]

Originally Posted by Authentic_City

^I don't think the covered windows are entirely the fault of the previous government. Last year I contacted the Minister responsible to complain about this issue after NDP MLA Glen Simard was quoted in the media saying they were looking at relaxing these requirements.

Here's the response I got from Kristianne Dechant, Executive Director and CEO of the Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Authority of Manitoba (LGCA):

"As you are likely aware, federal restrictions imposed under the Cannabis Act (Canada) guide the provincial framework for cannabis regulation in Manitoba. The Cannabis Act prohibits cannabis and cannabis accessories from being displayed in a way that may result in it being seen by a young person, such as when walking by a store window. In alignment with this federal requirement, the provincial Liquor, Gaming and Cannabis Control Act (the Act) currently requires age-restricted retailers in Manitoba to implement measures to prevent persons outside the store from viewing the interior of the store. The provincial requirement is not specifically for window coverings or opaque windows, and licensed retailers may propose alternate measures to meet this requirement."

So, this suggests retailers could have clear storefront windows, but keep product behind curtains or whatever inside the store, just like they do for cigarettes.

It sucks, I hate the covered windows. Such a blight on the streetscape.

What a crock of a response…what other measures could be used?…tin foil…plywood…?

[bon_vivant]

Originally Posted by Mr Tall Forehead

What a crock of a response…what other measures could be used?…tin foil…plywood…?

Or a shop where all the merch is hidden behind cabinets. How inviting!

[ColdRain&Snow]

With Papirro moving into the Adelaide Block, a new wine/cocktail bar in the courtyard building, and the old A&W becoming a weed store, that fills up a lot of the most visible vacant storefronts. Now we just need something to move into the old Into The Music and the old Starbucks.

[trueviking]

^ and the new buildings.

I noticed that there’s work happening in the old subway spot on Corydon beside Bar I.

[FactaNV]

Originally Posted by trueviking

^ and the new buildings.

I noticed that there’s work happening in the old subway spot on Corydon beside Bar I.

Is there anything moving into the building you designed TV? Ive been out of town for a few months and have been trying to keep up. Cant wait to see what goes into the Zu and Osborne Terraces, more business within walking distance of my house the better haha.

[biguc]

Originally Posted by Mr Tall Forehead

What a crock of a response…what other measures could be used?…tin foil…plywood…?

A little lounge area separated from the goods by a pony wall. A Fatheads collage. A projector screen with trippy visuals. Lush velvet curtains. A window display with manequins doing rad shit like shredding guitars and karate. A big rube goldberg machine like they used to have in malls. A stack of CRT televisions. Taxidermy. Wolf blankets. An Amsterdam hooker. An impenetrable jungle of houseplants. So much smoke you can't see a thing. A big aquarium. A really big ant farm. A small chicken farm. A tiny Truman Show.

I could go on but the point is, if today's stoners can't find creative ways to hide weed then legalization has done us a great disservice.

[peg]

Originally Posted by biguc

A little lounge area separated from the goods by a pony wall. A Fatheads collage. A projector screen with trippy visuals. Lush velvet curtains. A window display with manequins doing rad shit like shredding guitars and karate. A big rube goldberg machine like they used to have in malls. A stack of CRT televisions. Taxidermy. Wolf blankets. An Amsterdam hooker. An impenetrable jungle of houseplants. So much smoke you can't see a thing. A big aquarium. A really big ant farm. A small chicken farm. A tiny Truman Show.

Amen

[BAKGUY]

Originally Posted by FactaNV

Is there anything moving into the building you designed TV? Ive been out of town for a few months and have been trying to keep up. Cant wait to see what goes into the Zu and Osborne Terraces, more business within walking distance of my house the better haha.

Sottobraccio rest takes most of the space fronting Osborne @ The Zu