Construction is underway on a $2-million cannabis oil extraction facility in the Elgin Innovation Centre (EIC), located in the former Imperial Tobacco plant on John Street in Aylmer. Motif will occupy a 2,000-square-metre space that will employ up to 50 workers when it’s operational in the fall, say the company’s founders.
In October 2018, the use of cannabis for recreational purposes became legal in Canada. While the industry focus has been on large-scale cultivation of the plant, emerging trends for products such as edibles, vaporizers and beverages revolve around cannabis oil extraction.
SARNIA, May 30, 2019 – With growing capabilities and expertise to support cannabis-related research, Lambton College has expanded its area of focus to support projects in this emerging industry sector. Over the last two years, the College has been approached by various businesses looking for project support with the goal of developing new products or…