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 issue of Cannabis Digest. We reframe what we rename. Working one article at a time […]
Author: Julia Veintrop
Thank you for an amazing 420!
Now that we have had some time to settle after the long weekend, we have had some time to reflect on how amazing and successful the First Legal 420 celebration turned out to be! April 20th, 2019 marks the first gatherings of the cannabis community in post-prohibition Canada. Though legalization has been declared, we know […]
420 at the BC Legislature
Happy 420! It’s that special time in April once again! If you use cannabis is one form or another, regardless of what you are doing with your day, chances are, you woke up happy and excited for your day today. Plus, this year is very special as its the first legal 420! You can actually […]
Jack Knox Interviews Ted Smith about the ‘Cannabond’ Payout
This article was reposted from the Times Colonist, Oct. 4th, 2018. Fifteen years later, Ted Smith’s dreams are about to come true: He’s on the hook for $12,000 worth of pot. Back in 2003, the Victoria marijuana crusader devised a novel way to fund his Cannabis Buyers Club’s legal battles. He offered what he called […]
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 […]
Accessing My ACMPR: Part 4
(start from part 1) Julia Veintrop Having a smart doctor can definitely have its advantages and disadvantages. I was so happy when my surgeon told me that she would willfully sign my ACMPR. She even wanted to do a bit of research because usually she just signs proof of conditions for compassion clubs. That was […]
420 Origami Cranes For The Healing Of Canada With Cannabis
(Editors Note: While this project is near its conclusion, you are encouraged to start similar art projects in your own town or city.) Julia Veintrop “Love From The Cannabis Business Community Of Victoria and the people supporting it” To Whom It May Concern, Canada is in need of some healing socially, economically and environmentally. Alongside […]