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‘The Box’ at the VCBC
(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…
A Drug Called Weed
A Drug Called Weed: A Restless Ramble on a Problem Concept It is common to see posts that claim: cannabis is not a drug. This is an interesting claim, as it is both true and not true. More than that,…
On Cannabis and Alcohol
On Cannabis and Alcohol: The Way I See It It is common to see social media posts stating that alcohol is more dangerous than cannabis; that the industry targets youth with kiddie drinks; and that it is the real ‘gateway…
Cannabis, and the Trouble with the Doctors
Ever wonder why, despite the heroic efforts of a few doctors, Health Canada, the Canadian Medical Association, provincial medical associations, and local health authorities, are still miles away from accepting cannabis as a medicine? Here’s a brief history that sheds…
Day One of Bill C-45: Five Scenes and Commentary
Legalization of cannabis in Canada represents a move neither to accept the herb as part of normal life, nor to accept its consumers as normal people. It is, rather, an attempted trade deal; it attempts to trade legalization for the…
What is Addiction?
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…
Cannabis Terpene Infographic
(Special Thanks to GreenCamp for submitting this awesome interactive infographic) You might have noticed that not all strains smell the same. Pine, berry, mint…There’s more than a few distinctive fragrances in cannabis… Read More Here
Our Response to the Proposed Approach Survey
(The Questionnaire is only available until January 20th. Have your say right away!) By Ted Smith and Clea Maclean Health Canada is seeking your feedback on the Proposed Approach to the Regulation of Cannabis. This consultation builds on the extensive consultations…
Growing Cannabis: A Gateway to Gardening
Cannabis plants have been cultivated since before anyone can remember; yet the skills and love for the art are only now set to be reintroduced to the public. With many ‘Reefer Madness’ myths being busted and banished, the ancient love…
The War Of The Flowers
Russell Barth At 10:30 on the morning of October 3rd, 2017, Cannabis Culture on Bank Street in Ottawa was raided – again – by the brave and heroic Ottawa Police Service as part of a set of four busts across…