Spyder update...
ORIGINAL: Spyder Cannabis Announces Corporate Update and Expansion Plan
2019-12-23 10:40 ET - News Release
Vaughan, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - December 23, 2019) - Spyder Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: SPDR) ("Spyder Cannabis" or the "Company"), an established Canadian cannabis accessory and an alternative to smoking retailer, provides an update to the corporate business development. Founded in 2014 Spyder is an established chain of three high-end alternative to smoking stores and two cannabis accessory stores in Ontario, with locations in Woodbridge, Scarborough, Burlington, Niagara Falls and Pickering. The Spyder brand is defined by its high-quality proprietary line of e-juice, liquids and exclusive retail deals, dispensed in uniquely designed stores creating the optimal customer experience. Spyder is building off this leading retail, distribution and branding platform by pursuing expansion into the legal cannabis market.
Spyder has two current Development Permits in Calgary, Alberta to build cannabis retail stores and has received the building permit for one of the two locations. The second building permit has been submitted and awaiting approval.
Two weeks ago the government of Ontario announced it will abandon the current lottery system for cannabis retail and move towards an open licensing system beginning January 6, 2020. Store authorizations will be issued starting in April, at the rate of 20 per month. Spyder will be submitting applications on January 6, 2020 for some of the stores currently operating. These stores are already built out and Spyder does not expect major renovations will be required to conform to the Ontario specifications for licenced stores.
Spyder is currently pursuing other locations in Ontario for aggressive expansion of its scalable retail platform.
The Company's common shares will resume trading on the TSXV at market open on December 24, 2019
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
For more information, please contact:
Spyder Cannabis Inc.
Dan Pelchovitz
President & Chief Executive Officer
Contact: Investor Relations
Phone: 1-888-504-SPDR (1-888-504-7737)
Email: corporate@spydercannabis.com