Talking Legalizing Cannabis; Medicinal Suppositories; The Sensible BC Conference and more from the Cannabis Digest this week Owen Smith brings you the Cannabis Digest News from September 20-26, 2014 Show Notes/Links September 20th By Calli Walton I had the opportunity to sit down to an interview with an agent for the Canadian Civil […]
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Holy Smoke! – 5 Faiths That Praise The Pot Plant
By Calli Walton Cannabis has grown and evolved alongside humans for thousands of years. Evidence has come forward that our relationship with the Cannabis plant dates back to (and may have even been a cause of) the neo-lithic revolution at the end of the last ice age. It comes from the Earth and provides us […]
Authorized Not Approved
Smith Vs. the Drug Approval Process By Ted Smith Recently the federal government announced it was appealing the Owen Smith trial to the Supreme Court of Canada. A 2-1 ruling by the BC Court of Appeal struck down the medical cannabis regulations for being unconstitutional in August, giving the crown little choice but to appeal […]
The Benefits of Eating and Vaporizing Cannabis
By Owen Smith When doctors talk about cannabis, many agree that although it’s a relatively harmless complex of chemicals, smoking it is an obvious problem. Medical cannabis patients know that the benefits of smoking are an instant relief of their symptoms, and the ability to regulate/titrate doses until their symptoms are relieved. Many patients know […]
You’re invited to the Sensible BC Conference!
by Dana Larsen – Sensible BC Director You are invited to join with Canada’s largest legalization team on the first weekend of October, to “Learn how to Legalize” at the Sensible BC Conference in Vancouver. This is going to be a very special weekend for anyone who cares about cannabis! First, you’ll get a chance […]
The Club Des Hashischin
In the 19th century many intellectuals in Europe were very curious about the use of various plants for mystical experiences. Indeed, with the decline of the church’s ability to condemn people to death for using mind-altering plants, the 1800’s were the first time since before the Dark Ages that anyone in the western world could […]
When Cops Don’t Care – What To Do When Your Rights Are Being Violated
By Calli Walton My mother always told me as a child that if I needed help I could run to a police officer, but something very unfortunate has been happening as I grow older – Police officers all over the world seem to have regressed away from the friendly lawmen we knew we could trust […]
Cannabis Weekly Video Digest: Sep 11-19 2014
Did you miss something from the Cannabis Digest this week? Here is your chance to catch up. Owen Smith brings you the Cannabis Digest News from September 11th-18th 2014 Show Notes 11th Cookies In High Court: Appeal Takes Smith To Ottawa – PRESS RELEASE Sept 11 2014 Cookies in High Court: Appeal Takes […]
First ever Medical Cannabis case to reach the Supreme Court of Canada
Last thursday we heard the news that my medical cannabis extract decision has once again been appealed by the Canadian Government. It is now destined to become the first case to present evidence regarding medical cannabis to the Supreme Court of Canada. The supreme Court does not typically accept new evidence and the government has […]
UVic 420 Holding Its Ground
After 16 years of weekly 420 circles at the University of Victoria campus security are still making appearances trying to stop the UVSS Hempology 101 club from protesting. However, the club has held firm, despite the my arrest for trafficking in 2000 and smoking bylaws that came into effect in 2011. Last week, though, the […]