Most people became involved in the cannabis movement to free the weed that we love to smoke. Not me. I got involved in this fight primarily to help hemp become legal and widely used. In every way possible, I am a hemp nut. Granted, I have spent most of my energy fighting to legalize the […]
Tag: Ted Smith
Breaking The Law
For many of us objecting to the prohibition of cannabis is not enough. In order to use the herb most of us have to break the law. This can have serious consequences for some, yet for many of us challenging the laws by smoking in public, growing, trafficking or speaking out has become a way […]
Medical Marijuana Patient Revolt
[dropcap]A[/dropcap]s the Minister responsible for Health Canada, Rona Ambrose sure looked like the April Fool this year. Instead of Apr. 1, 2014 being the big day for a new commercial medical cannabis industry to take full control of the market, an injunction has thrown off the government’s plan. While no one can know for certain […]
Updates, Warnings, and Suggestions
First off—WOW! Issue number 40. This feels more exciting than my 40th birthday will! It has been a great pleasure and joy to be able to contribute over the years. There have most certainly been a lot of changes, and more are on the way. I can finally say with conviction: “the end is near. […]
Publisher’s Note: Times They are a Changin’
Ted Smith Our world is a changing place, and for those of us working in the cannabis field, change has never happened so quickly. Being able to adjust to changing environments is critical for the survival of an individual, organization, or even idea. Indeed, being able to help prepare the way for change to happen […]
Publisher’s Note: Do It NOW!
Ted Smith We need your help. The planet needs your help. Now is the time. Here is the plan. As long as cannabis is prohibited, many problems will continue to drain our communities and environment. There are three fronts on which this battle is being waged: hemp, recreational use, and medicine. While many choose to […]
Publisher’s Note: A Humbling Award
Ted Smith Recently, I was presented with the Michelle Rainey Award by the community of activists on the <medpot.net> forums. Being the first recipient of this award is a huge honour for me. In fact, it is likely the most meaningful gift I have ever received. First off, the award was named after one of […]
Hempology 101 Grows Beyond Roots
New clubs sprout up across the country Without a doubt, 2012 was the best year for Hempology 101. But it looks like 2013 will be even better. While it will be hard to top the publishing of the Hempology 101 textbook, the next year will be the first full year of touring around, teaching and […]
Publisher’s Note: Fight the MMPR
If you believe in the right to use cannabis, then now is the time to do something about it. There could not be a more important time to add your voice to the growing chorus of citizens who are calling for legalization. There could not be a better time to join forces with other like-minded […]
Here Comes The Tax Man
Cannabis Buyers’ Club to Incorporate By Ted Smith It was not a surprise when Special Enforcement Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency showed up at the Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada in early May to announce that I was under investigation. After over 16 years of being very public about selling cannabis products to […]