Local politicians in Williams Lake, B.C., want the Interior city to become a hub for marijuana production in anticipation of cannabis legalization this summer.

Council voted unanimously last week to encourage regulated marijuana production in the hope of creating new jobs.

“Williams Lake has an abundance of key industrial land that would be perfect for growing cannabis in a legalized manner,” said city councillor Scott Nelson.

“We might as well take part in it and see if we can reap some benefits for our community