Issue In 2018 the CRD passed amendments to the Clean Air Act to include cannabis smoking or vaping. Recently both Island Health and Worksafe BC paid a surprise inspection to the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, which has maintained a smoking room for patients at 826 Johnson St since 2001. The club has been given an […]
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Margie’s Medicinal Cannabis
I had never heard of juvenile arthritis until one day when I was working at the VCBC; a very warm and friendly senior couple, Ian and Margie came through the doors. Right away, I noticed two bright, contagious smiles while I served them, delighted to hear them express how cannabis had saved their lives. Margie […]
Accessing My ACMPR – Part 5
Julia Veintrop Victory! Well… sort of Part 5 – June 16, 2017 With a warm, happy heart and a legally lit doobie smouldering in my ashtray, I am so happy to announce that my surgeon has signed my ACMPR! I am legally allowed to purchase cannabis from a government licensed producer, grow my own plants […]
Battling for My ACMPR: Part 3
Julia Veintrop Appointment with family doctor With the date of my consultation in Vancouver booked and approaching, I went to my GP in Victoria to score my free medical travel pass. Plus, I wanted to take another shot at getting him to sign my weed papers. At this point, I realized my GP was inclined […]
Cannabis Suppository Molds Made Easy
What you will need: – Parchment paper or wax paper – approx. $1.25 a roll at the dollar store – Tape: medical or strong clear tape – A small water glass, mug or jar – A pair of scissors 1. Cut a 4 Inch strip of tape and set aside 2. Cut a 3 Inch […]
Tax Tips For Cannabis Related Businesses
How To Take Advantage Of Charity Donation Tax Credits For Cannabis Related Businesses And Their Supporters Julia Veintrop with the support and verification of Randy York, RCA. At the end of the day, either personally or through your business, we are all paying taxes to the government. If you have to pay that money anyways, […]
Cannabis Culture Vs. Corporate Cannabis
Debra Harper People have used cannabis in one form or another on this land before it was a country, and whether it was legal or not. A culture of cannabis devotees grew in large numbers in the 60’s, and still live amongst us, disguised as your collegue, boss, teammate, sister, dad, it could be any […]
Whoopi Goldberg Looks to Expand Cannabusiness Into Canada
American actress and comedienne Whoopi Goldberg on Monday expressed interest in expanding her fledgling cannabis business into Canada, though she took care to say that a successful expansion would not be immediate. “It’s going to take a minute,” the actress said in an interview, stressing that many steps lay ahead before her products could be […]
My heart felt thanks to Mayor Helps and Council
Deborah Diduck Dear Mayor Helps and Council Members: Ted Smith, Founder of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club and Publisher of the Cannabis Digest, wrote an excellent article in the latest issue, #49, updating everyone on the positive progress of “Dispensing Licenses: Victoria Creating Best Cannabis Bylaws in Canada”. In my understanding this is all due to […]
New Jersey Governor Could Legalize Medical Cannabis for PTSD
Stephen Calabria New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is debating whether to sign a bill approved by state lawmakers that would legalize the use of medical cannabis to treat post-traumatic stress disorder. The bill — approved last Monday by the the state Senate — would allow veterans and other citizens suffering from PTSD to treat the […]