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VIDEOS from the 2016 International Cannabis Business Conference

If you didn’t attend the 2016 ICBC (International Cannabis Business Conference) in Vancouver BC, you missed some fascinating speakers on the cutting edge of the international cannabis movement. Thankfully, Canlio sponsored me to make the following series of videos, giving those unable to attend an opportunity to watch and learn. The Cannabis Entourage Effect; Cannabis and Addiction; and […]

Blog Medical

Vaporizer Basics

(article previously appeared at Canlio.com) Why use a vaporizer? Part of the new wave of 21st century cannabis use is the proliferation of vaporizers. A vaporizer is a device used to heat plant material without combustion to extract its volatile oils. Initially vaporizers were used for aromatherapy, but they have since been redefined for use […]

Activism Blog Canada

Cannabis Carols are Coming to Town

Cannabis Caroling has been an annual staple of the International Hempology 101 Society‘s community activities for many years. As always you are invited to join the crew for a smokin’ sing out on Wednedsday, December 21st outside The Ministry of Health (Blanshard and Pandora) in downtown Victoria. Starting at 4:20. To get a sense for what to […]

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VIDEOS from the 2016 Cannabis Hemp Convention

This week I am recording videos from the International Cannabis Business Conference in Vancouver, documenting the presentations of some of the world’s premiere researchers, scientists and advocates of cannabis’ many gifts. By sharing these videos we can help advance general understanding of this plant and perhaps quicken the progress of cannabis policy reform around the world. […]

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International Cannabis Business Conference coming to Vancouver

This summer has seen more Cannabis Conventions, Meetings, Conferences and Expo’s than any other in the Canadian past. The promise of cannabis legalization has everyone from the consistent consumer to the prospective producer humming about its potentials. While the Canadian government Cannabis Task Force is preparing to release it’s recommendations, there is still little more than […]

Activism Canada Science

The 2016 Spirit Plant Medicine Conference

Cannabis, specifically THC, is among a class of plant compounds that is commonly demonized for its mind altering effects. Our understanding of the effects of psycho-active plant molecules on our minds is greatly under-developed due to the criminal prohibitions on their use and study. With cannabis leading the way into legal regulation and acceptance, other psycho-active […]