West Island Makes First Delivery of Pre-Rolls to OCS

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West Island Brands Inc. announces the delivery of new flower SKUs to the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS). The company is entering the pre-roll market with a new one gram blunt of its popular Platinum Cake flower. They are also introducing a new variety sampler pack called the Heavy Hitter Trio.

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• West Island is expanding its product offerings by entering the pre-roll market with a new one gram blunt of Platinum Cake flower. This will make the product available to a wider audience and potentially increase sales. They are also introducing a new variety sampler pack, the Heavy Hitter Trio, which includes high THC and high terpene pre-rolls. The addition of new strains with THC levels of over 30 percent adds complexity to their product lineup.

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Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 9, 2023) - West Island Brands Inc. (CSE: WIB) (FSE: 39N0) (West Island" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the delivery of new flower SKUs to the OCS. West Island subsidiary, RoyalMax Biotechnology Canada Inc. D.B.A West Island Culture has forwarded along with other flower products, its first shipment of OUEST^TM brand pre-rolls to the Ontario Cannabis Store (the "OCS").

West Island is entering the Ontario pre-roll market with a new one gram blunt of its popular Platinum Cake flower. Platinum Cake is a premium, high THC flower has been a very successful SKU for West Island. The introduction of a pre-rolled option will make the product available to a whole new audience. West Island is also introducing a new variety sampler pack, the Heavy Hitter Trio, a three pack of high THC and high terpene 0.5 gram pre-rolls. Included in the three pack are Platinum Cake, Grandpa's Stash-Banjo and Gelatti Kush for a mix of indica and sativa samples. Other approved SKU's are 7 gram units of the high THC and terpene rich Gelatti Kush and Oreoz strains.

West Island CEO, Boris Ziger states, "West Island continues to build on the success of the OUEST^TM brand premium craft cannabis Ontario. At THC levels of over 30 percent, the new strains add complexity to the mix of products available from OUEST^TM and are sure excite our audience."

About West Island

West Island is a multi-faceted, innovative company in the Quebec cannabis space. Its subsidiary, RoyalMax Biotechnology Canada Inc. is a Dorval, Quebec based Health Canada Licence Holder with standard cultivation licence, standard processing, medical sales and sales licences.

For more information on West Island Brands please visit the website at: westislandbrands.com.

On behalf of the Board of Directors
WEST ISLAND BRANDS INC.
Boris Ziger
Boris Ziger, CEO & Chairman

The Company's public filings are available for review at www.sedar.com and www.thecse.com.

For further information, please contact:

Boris Ziger, CEO at:
Telephone: 416-304-9935
E-mail: info@westislandbrands.com
Website: www.westislandbrands.com

Disclaimer for Forward-Looking Information

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FAQ

What new products is West Island introducing to the market?

West Island is introducing a new one gram blunt of Platinum Cake flower and a variety sampler pack called the Heavy Hitter Trio.

What is the THC level of the new strains introduced by West Island?

The new strains have THC levels of over 30 percent.

What is the potential impact of entering the pre-roll market for West Island?

Entering the pre-roll market can make the product available to a wider audience and potentially increase sales.

What is the name of West Island's subsidiary?

West Island's subsidiary is called RoyalMax Biotechnology Canada Inc. D.B.A West Island Culture.

Which organization did West Island deliver the new flower SKUs to?

West Island delivered the new flower SKUs to the Ontario Cannabis Store (OCS).