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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 […]
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 […]
(Patient Perspectives – This is part of an ongoing series of blogs highlighting the perspective of medical cannabis users in the face of Canada’s plans to legalize cannabis.) Rhys Corson Why Vapor lounges should be allowed and also why consumption should be allowed in the workplace. For those of you whom have not experienced the […]
Another Look at the Subject Judith Stamps The conversation below began as part of a research project. I was checking in which war morphine was first used. The American Civil War, it turns out, is the correct answer. It was also widely use in WWI and WWII. But I was struck by an odd fact. […]
Hanna Kyla-Junnila -ROSIN- Thanks to an emerging solventless technique called “rosin” technology, concentrate enthusiasts and patients alike are now able to enjoy the effects of concentrates without having to be concerned over the solvents used for extraction. Rosin utilizes extreme heat and pressure to extract the resin from the plant, thus eliminating tedious purge and […]
Brent H. Clone Corner Whether we know it or not there are always tricks to even the most seemingly simple task. Potting up a clone into its permanent residence is also a process that when done right, will promote speedy growth. Here is the process as discovered by our team of dedicated enthusiasts. Step One: […]
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 […]
Kristen Mann This summer I have moved to small resort town in Alberta. While it has been a big change to meet new friends and be in a new place (and not have the internet), I am once again struck by the near universal need/symbiotic relationship between happiness, community building and healing. When one can […]
(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 […]
Anna James Victoria-based internet personality talks activism, hardships and dabbing. To her online fans, 57-year-old Miss Majick is Canada’s ‘Dabbing Granny’; Insta-famous for smoking concentrated THC and yelling “Yabbadabbadoozie”, her smile curling around red tortoiseshell glasses. As I wait at The Green Garage dispensary for Majick, another person arrives to meet her to whom she’s […]