Andrew Brown Editor Thanks for picking up the latest Cannabis Digest! As you will notice, we have already expanded to 24 pages, and have some new advertisers. We are very thankful for the support of these businesses, and hope our readers will in turn choose to support them—and make sure to mention that you saw […]
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER
Ted Smith Grassroots activism means many things to many people. While it sounds easy, most people who care about issues rarely assist with a cause beyond discussing the situation with friends, family, and co-workers during breaks. One of the greatest challenges faced by people committed to a social problem is getting others involved. Successful grassroots […]
LOVE & HEMP
By Kristen Mann Jack began life in New York State on June 18, 1939, two years after the criminalization of cannabis in America, and at the brink of the Second World War. Jack lead a fairly normal child- hood, however, he lost his father at the beginning of his adolescence. At 17, during the height of […]
Interview with: MP Dr. Keith Martin
Keith Martin discusses mandatory minimum sentences, medical marijuana, and party politics On May 29, Kristen Mann interviewed Hon. Dr. Keith Martin at the Backpacker’s Inn, in Victoria. Here is the transcription. Kristen Mann: Today we are sitting down with Dr. Keith Martin, longtime MP for Esquimalt/ Juan de Fuca. Dr. Martin, thank you for visiting […]
Updates, Warnings, And Suggestions
By Gayle Quin Welcome to Summer, and the 25th edition of the Cannabis Digest. The first printing of our newspaper format has been wonder- fully received, and is expanding rapidly. Be sure to check out the list of stores around town that offer member discounts, as it keeps growing, too. And do not forget to […]
10 Areas of Difficulty and Opportunity for the Cannabis Community
By Ted Smith Previously published on cannabisculture.com On Mar. 28, 2010, the Vancouver Island Hempology 101 Club hosted its 1st Annual Cannabis Convention, at which I had the honour of being the final speaker. Though I have hosted 11 similar conventions at the University of Victoria, this was the first time I scheduled speaking time […]
Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Action
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COPS and CANNABIS
We call the police in times of trouble. Often we are thankful for their protection and services when we have been victimized. We see them directing traffic on busy street corners, or walking the beat; we also see them at rallies and protests keeping an eye on things, making sure they don’t get out […]
TEAM 420 RACING
By Bruce deWaal Hello folks, my name is Zig, and I’m a member of Team 420 R/C Racing, and I’m also a Canadian Medical Marijuana exemptee. We race 1/10 scale short course radio controlled trucks in a competitive venue. There are five senior and one junior (minor) members locally, and we are always willing to […]
CBC of C Product Testing
CBC of C Product Testing By Owen Smith In the last article, I touched on some of the science that we at the CBCoC have used to improve our edible and topical products. This would not have been possible without help from Dr. Paul Hornby. He is equipped with a high-tech, high-pressure liquid chromatographer. We […]