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THC Limits and Access To Medical Cannabis Program Ruled Unconstitutional Sticky
A decision on June 26 by Mr. Justice Robert A. Graesser of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta has determined that Health Canada’s cannabis regulations violate section 7 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms in two critical areas…
Building something better with hemp bricks Sticky
Re-posted from The Cannabis Life Network Have you ever imagined building a giant weed fort from bags of bud or hemp bricks? If so, you are not alone. Technology is a beautiful thing, especially when it comes to cannabis. The future is now as hemp…
Did Police Investigation lead to second VCBC raid by CSU? Sticky
Minutes after opening on Weds July 15, 2020, investigators with the provincial government’s Community Safety Unit entered the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club for the second time in 8 months. The action caught the organization by surprise, as everyone assumed the…
8 Questions for a budtender working during COVID-19 Sticky
Re-Posted from The Cannabis Life Network What was life like for a budtender working during COVID-19? Cannabis businesses were deemed essential during the pandemic and rightly so. Still, because of the situation, a number of places have had to close their doors.…
Weed Wordsearch – Stoner Quest #1 Sticky
Don’t be fooled, this quest is not as easy as it seems. To embark upon it, search for the words listed below the puzzle. When you find a word: Highlight the first letter by clicking on it once. Drag your…
VCBC gets raided by the CSU, reopens next day Sticky
Re-posted from the Cannabis Life Network. On July 15, 2020, the Community Safety Unit (CSU) raided the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC), seizing the Cannabis medicine it’s members depend on. Tasked with enforcing the BC Cannabis Control and Licensing…
What’s the difference between CBD and THC? Sticky
Re-posted from the Cannabis Life Network If you want to truly maximize the positive benefits of using cannabis, it’s important to understand the difference between CBD and THC. While the two cannabinoids have similarities, they work in contrasting, harmonious ways; each producing a particular…
CSU Raid Against the VCBC – Press Release July 20th, 2020 Sticky
JULY 20th, 2020 VCBC HAS BEEN RAIDED A SECOND TIME BY THE CSU. At 10:45am on Wednesday July 16th, the VCBC was raided by the Community Safety Unit and Victoria Police for the second time in 8 months. The CSU…
How to say popular weed words and phrases in sign language Sticky
Have you ever wondered how to say popular weed words and phrases in sign language? If so, you are not the first! Thankfully, the American Sign Language is way ahead of us and has created a number of signs for the stoner community. This…
Censored Cannabis TedxTalk: Ted Smith in TedxLangford Sticky
Ted Smith is the founder and president of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club and the author of Hempology 101. Ted’s years of work as a cannabis activist and community leader provide ample insight for shedding light on the cannabis industry…
B.C. Cannabis Secretariat Replies Sticky
No surprises here. The initial arrows have been sent back and forth, defensive positions are being taken and allies are being sent for. Do not despair when reading this email. This battle has just begun in a war that has…
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Operations Manual Sticky
After many hours of revision and writing, we are proud to present our updated Operations Manual for the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club! Thanks to the hard work of Jacqueline Kittel over the past year, every section of the Operations Manual…
Clean Your Bong Without Isopropyl Alcohol Sticky
Re-posted from The Cannabis Life Network Thanks to the coronavirus, we are all stuck inside as self-isolation has become the order of the day. With all the cleaning and sanitizing going on, isopropyl alcohol has become a hot commodity. Stoners…
A Check-In For The Couples Who Love Cannabis Sticky
Reposted from The Cannabis Life Network Life is about relationships and the way they enrich our lives. The difference between a harmful or healthy one can walk a thin line; but, with a bit of effort, practice, and honesty, harmony…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! March 29, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
The Stoners Guide To Quarantine Boredom Sticky
Re-posted from The Cannabis Life Network The coronavirus has got everybody pretty freaked out. As the situation unfolds, More and more countries are Declaring a state of emergency and advising their people to stay in their homes. businesses, schools and…
COVID-19 Closures – VCBC Goes Part-time Sticky
On March 24th, 2020, The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club shut their doors, closing the club for the first time in 19 years. In the midst of a global pandemic, measures need to be taken to ensure the safety of our…
CYSTIC FIBROSIS AND CANNABIS: HOW DO THEY FIT TOGETHER? Sticky
Cystic Fibrosis is a condition that causes your lungs to fill up with fluid. For people living with it, smoking weed sounds like a dangerously stupid idea. However, there are people out there that not only do it, but they also swear…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! March 22, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
VCBC Public Statement Regarding Emergency Change of Hours Sticky
Public Statement Regarding EmergencyChange of Hours Thursday, March 19th 2020 As of Monday March 23, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club will limit our open retail hours to Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays, with extended open hours from 9 am to 9…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! March 15, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
420 Victoria 2020 Officially Cancelled Sticky
As a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, provincial health officials have banned all gatherings and events of 250 people or more. Shortly afterwards, a statement released by organizers announced that the 420 Vancouver celebration will not take…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! March 8, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Pleased to Introduce: Jacqueline Kittel, Manager of the VCBC Sticky
In the 24 years that I have been working with the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, many people have attempted to help keep the ship on course though few have been up to the task. Managing a compassion club might seem…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! March 1, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Toking When You’re Broken Sticky
Re-Posted from The Cannabis Life Network I knew something was seriously wrong the second I hit the pavement. I couldn’t properly move my right arm and there was this grinding sensation that I’ll never forget. Pain pulsed like bolts of…
Letter to BC Cannabis Legalization Secretariat Sticky
Ted Smith President and Founder Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club February 25th, 2020 Mary Shaw Lead Executive BC Cannabis Legalization and Regulation Secretariat To Mary Shaw, I am writing to request your support in granting the Victoria Cannabis…
LOONEY TOSS: WHEN SUBSTANCE, STRIPPERS, AND THE LAW COLLIDE Sticky
Re-posted from The Cannabis Life Network It’s no secret that prohibition can cause a lot of problems. Good or bad, it often changes the way society approaches sex. Like lovers, sex and illicit substances tend to go hand-in-hand and regardless of whether…
Cannabis, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Self Care Sticky
Working full time and raising two girls as a single father means my life is a constant blur of appointments, lists, laundry, shopping, cooking, writing, more laundry, cleaning, and customer service. Sometimes I feel myself burning out from constant…
Cannabis and Herpes Sticky
Re-posted from The Cannabis Life Network I’ll never forget when my girlfriend told me she knew something was wrong down there; terrified to go to the doctor, she asked me to take a look. She had just lost her virginity…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! February 23, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Stoner Tips, Tricks and Highdea’s Sticky
Get ready to have your mind blown. I am sure it’s going to happen. Each of these thoughts were light bulb moments and my life has been better since these happy realizations. In the spirit of spreading joy, getting baked…
Dear Hedy, with love. Sticky
Thursday, February 20th, 2020 Dear Dr. Hedy Fry, Hope this email finds you having a fantastic day. My name is Ted Smith and last Friday, February 14th it was my pleasure to come over to Vancouver to deliver a…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! February 16, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Lift: A Cannabis Expo Without Cannabis Sticky
Recently, my coworker Nikki Jackson and I decided to crash Lift Vancouver and see what a legal cannabis trade show really has to offer, and it was quite a trip to say the least! With guest speakers, brand booths, tons…
Stoner Dating Gone Wrong… Sticky
How to date a non-toker Sticky
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! February 9, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Legacy Market vs. Cannabis 2.0 Sticky
Since legalization in October of 2018 we have seen billions of dollars invested and lost by those who had high hopes to cash in on what was being called the “Green Rush”. After a year of recreational sales, numbers…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! February 2, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Higher Education: Getting Certified as a Cannabis Sommelier Sticky
Ever since I started smoking cannabis 20 years ago I understood that I had been lied to about a fairly harmless plant my whole life and made it my mission to learn as much about it as possible! Unfortunately,…
Press Release: Victoria City Council letter in support of VCBC exemption from Cannabis Act. Sticky
Thurs Jan 30, 2020 For Immediate Release Victoria, B.C.: In an unprecedented move to protect a compassion club, Victoria city council voted unanimously to request the BC Cabinet to grant an exemption to the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club on January…
Cannabis and Shingles Sticky
Re-posted from The Cannabis Life Network If it could happen to anyone, it usually does to me. In this case, I am one of those people who had chickenpox as a child and the varicella-zoster virus didn’t want to stay…
Happy 24 years Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Sticky
Twenty four years ago a dream was born. It was a dream about affordable high quality cannabis medicines being made available to the sick and dying. It was a dream about providing a safe place to medicate, meeting others along…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! January 26, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! January 19, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club moves one step closer to Cannabis Act Exemption with Mayor and Council vote Sticky
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! January 12, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Jack Knox: Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club seeks exemption to pot laws Sticky
Times Colonist Jack Knox: Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club seeks exemption to pot laws Jack Knox / Times Colonist JANUARY 9, 2020 06:00 AM Members of the Cannabis Buyers Club stage a protest Wednesday at Victoria-Beacon Hill MLA Carole James’s…
The First-Ever Women in Cannabis Study Sticky
Today we received an email from Windy Borman about a new study taking place to gather data on women working in the cannabis industry in Canada and the US. We wanted to share the study here to increase the reach…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! January 5, 2020 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
NEW PRODUCTS – available now at VCBC Sticky
Despite the constant threat of a raid, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club has been working hard to develop several new topical and edible cannabis products. Some of these new products, like the CBD hash caps and Ice Cream have already…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! December 29, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! December 22, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! December 15, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Bud Beat Sticky
High Crimes and CanadaBy Chris Budweed Your reporter of all things ganja that make you go hmmmm… About the author: Chris Budweed is a Cancer survivor, activist and writer on Canada’s weedy west coast. Find their articles in the next…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! December 8, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Help The VCBC Stay Alive Sticky
Help The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Stay AliveWritten by Ted Smith,Edited by Jacqueline Kittel It has been less than a month since the Community Safety Unit raided the VCBC on November 14th, 2019. We were raided by the CSU, accompanied…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! December 1, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Why We Protest When Politicians Are Not Listening Sticky
One of the most potent forms of activism is protesting on the street but getting large numbers and media attention is difficult to generate. Typically only politicians in opposition parties will attend rallies, with those in power heavily protected from…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! November 24, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
CSU Raid of VCBC and How You Can Help Sticky
At 11:00am on November 14th, the VCBC was raided by the Community Safety Unit and Victoria Police. Nine law enforcement officers attended the scene and removed all cannabis flower and products. They left the cash on premises. There were five…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! November 17, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Complete Hempology 101 Textbook Free Online Sticky
It is with great pleasure that a complete online copy of Hempology 101 is now available for free! Full of incredible and useful information, this book is a fantastic reference on the politics and activism of cannabis, the approach from…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! November 10, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Podcast Interview with Euphoria Potions and Edibles. Sticky
Women’s voices in the cannabis industry are few and far between. To amplify their voices join me, Jacqueline Kittel, once a month for discussions with women who are making waves in cannabis. This podcast is the first in a new…
VCBC Director at Large Stephen Pitner’s Speech to Victoria City Council Sticky
Stephen Pitner is a keystone member of the VCBC and the countless hours he has dedicated to the club and the cannabis movement make him an invaluable voice in the fight for medical marijuana patient’s rights. Stephen has a record…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! November 3, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! October 27, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Letter to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General from Murray Rankin Sticky
This letter was written by the outgoing Victoria MP, Murray Rankin to the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth in defense of reasonable access to cannabis medicine for patients. Mr. Farnworth’s office oversees the regulation and enforcement…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! October 20, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
How Do We Retain Women and Minorities’ Share of the Edible Industry? Sticky
By Jacqueline Kittel My name is Jacq and I am the assistant manager of the VCBC. I am also the author of “Women in Weed: Gender, Race and Class in the Cannabis Industry.” (2019). I graduated from UVic with a…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! October 13 , 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! October 6, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! September 29, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! September 22, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Higher Poetry – Ice Wreck Sticky
Each week, Trista smokes a strain that moves her to write a poem. Here is a poem all about Ice Wreck. In the arctic you may find, a wrecker of a certain kind. But, I’m not sure its what you…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! September 15, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Higher Poetry – Green Grass Sticky
Each week, Trista smokes a strain that moves her to write a poem. Here is a poem all about Green Grass. Green Grass – by Trista They say the grass is greener on the other side. But I fear those…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! September 8, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Higher Poetry – California Orange Sticky
Each week, Trista smokes a strain that moves her to write a poem. Here is a poem all about California Orange. California Orange By Trista Sometimes I want to go to California where the sunsets are orange. But, when…
Dishing the dope on medical cannabis access – A patient speaks out Sticky
By Chris Budweed I live with the remnants of a hard life, poverty, PTSD, complex PTSD, motherhood and recently, Cancer. I am in my 6th decade. I won’t trot out my misery to draw pity here, nor am I comfortable with…
To whom it may concern – a letter from a medical patient Sticky
Written by Jamie Goyman This letter was written by a medical cannabis patient and sent to Carol James and the Victoria City Council; its message is powerful and we are honored to share it with you. Good Afternoon, I want…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! September 1, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Parenting during prohibition – Being a single dad with a medical grow-op Sticky
Raising kids is hard. Growing the quality of cannabis required to deliver a medical benefit is also difficult. Doing both at the same time is even more difficult, especially with the ever changing legal market. Today, anyone can legally grow…
Follow your nose! A guide to cannabis terpenes Sticky
When it comes to choosing our medicine one of the first things we consider are the plants genetics and whether it is more “Indica” or “Sativa”, but what if I told you that the terpenes present in a…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! August 25, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! August 18, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! August11, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Cancer Fighting Power of Suppositories Sticky
Author wishes to remain anonymous to protect his child. My son was diagnosed with brain cancer on May 31st 2017, he was seven years old. It was a stage 4 medulloblastoma and doctors told me my son would die within…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! August 4, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
How to help the VCBC after a raid Sticky
Since the Community Safety Unit has raided two Trees locations in Victoria in the last two days, we expect the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club to be next on their list. When the CPU came to threaten the club two months…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! July 28, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! July 21, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
VCBC Petition Update Sticky
There is a chill in the air across Canada, but it isn’t from the crisp Northern climate. Bureaucrats and politicians across the country have been cold to the cannabis culture that fought so hard to stop prohibition. For example, legalizing…
Papa Puff’s Top Articles of the Week! July 14, 2019 Sticky
If you ask Ted Smith where he has gotten his cannabis news updates for the last twenty years, he will tell you… I go to Papa Puff. Why? Because he is obsessed with reading cannabis news, he finds the best,…
Counter to the Clear Air Bylaw – The VCBC responds to Island Health Sticky
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…