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CAN (ON): Thunder Bay-based MMJ producer gets federal approval

A medical cannabis warehouse producer in Thunder Bay has been given federal government approval to start producing cannabis for commercial use.

Matt Pearson, general manager of River Green, said it hasn't been easy getting to this point, and the work's just getting started.

“The reality is, you do all this work to get your licence, but once you get your licence, the real work begins,” Pearson said in a recent interview.

The approval means the company, who have asked media not to reveal the location of the facility, can begin large-scale cannabis production. River Green has 30 independent grow rooms inside their 100,000 square-foot building. Pearson said they've taken an abundance of caution to ensure the facility is safe and secure. 

Read more at tbnewswatch.com