Six months ago to the day, Canopy Growth Corp. announced it was downsizing, and proceeded to shut down its 1.3-million-square-foot cannabis greenhouses near 264th Street.
It was one of two Lower Mainland facilities shuttered in March – one in Aldergrove, the other in Delta.
While it meant the end to about 500 employees between the two locations, and its closure was met with some delight by area residents.
Since the former vegetable hothouses on 4th Avenue were adapted for cannabis production in February 2018, dozens of neighbours lodged complaints against the Canopy Growth operation – for its distinctive odour, noise, and light. They even rallied the support of Langley East MLA Rich Coleman, in arguing their case to government.
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