Cannabis NB changes images on its website after concerns were raised

Cannabis NB has removed the original pictures and replaced them with images of chairs, a book and painting supplies.

Spokeswoman Marie-Andree Bolduc says the agency did not receive any specific direction from Health Canada.

“But based on this conversation and discussion, we made adjustments to some images on the website,” she said. “We will be generally reviewing the website and likely be making a few adjustments in the language as well.”

In Ottawa, Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor said her department is working with the province to make sure the website meets federal standards.

“There are a number of changes that have already been made,” she said in French when asked about the snafu. “Changes have already been made, and we continue to do this work together to ensure that they understand the regulations.”

The website includes categories such as “Connect,” “Refresh” and “Discover,” which the agency has described as educational tools for customers.

According to figures released Wednesday, Cannabis NB recorded roughly $950,000 dollars in sales during its first 48 hours in business, and more than $71,000 of that revenue was generated by online sales.

Cannabis NB President Brian Harriman says the sales figures were in line with expectations.

He said the agency sold out of some products, but he said other provinces had the same problem.

“Retail stores in communities bordering other provinces, such as Sackville and Campbellton, have seen higher-than-expected demand because of customers coming from other provinces,” Harriman said. “Cannabis NB will continue to closely monitor inventory throughout our stores and work with suppliers to get inventory to normal levels.”

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Cannabis NB changes images on its website after concerns were raised

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