Central Cannabis faces steep fines if it fails to meet the provincially-imposed deadline.

The drywall is up, cabinets are about to go in, the majority of staff is hired, and in less than two weeks, London’s first legal cannabis retail store will open for business.

The store is among seven that could spring up in the west region. A total of 25 companies in Ontario are eligible to operate pot shops.

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