POT CAFE'S LICENCE COULD BE REVOKED

The owner of a Vancouver cafe that sells pot over the counter will
appear at a hearing where her city-issued business licence might be
revoked.

Barb Windsor, Vancouver's deputy chief licensing inspector, said
yesterday a panel of three city councillors will hear evidence Sept.
15 relating to the operation of the Da Kine Smoke & Beverage Shop
before making a recommendation to city council.

Owned by Carol Gwilt, the Da Kine cafe is permitted to sell
pre-packaged food - no food preparation is allowed on-site- along with
publications, gifts and clothing.

Vancouver police spokesperson Sarah Bloor said earlier the police
force "had concerns" when the cafe first applied for licensing in
January. But despite those unspecified concerns, which police raised
with city staff, a business licence was issued May 4.

On Wednesday, Gwilt admitted to the media her shop has been selling
marijuana over the counter since opening four months ago, although no
drugs are displayed.