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In episode 9 of The Cannaisseur, I explain a little bit about cannabis concentrates (aka “dabs”), how they are used recreationally and medicinally, as well as why you should take great caution in the production and consumption of concentrates. I also go into detail on a strange set of symptoms plaguing heavy cannabis users that […]
What you will need: – Parchment paper or wax paper – approx. $1.25 a roll at the dollar store – Tape: medical or strong clear tape – A small water glass, mug or jar – A pair of scissors 1. Cut a 4 Inch strip of tape and set aside 2. Cut a 3 Inch […]
New Date For International Medical Marijuana Day After 20 years plus of using various dates to raise awareness about cannabis on International Medical Marijuana Day, a day to celebrate, with special meaning for many cannabis patients in Canada, has been chosen. Last year the Supreme Court of Canada handed down a unanimous decision protecting the […]
Owen Smith Medical cannabis patients come from all walks of life, they may be a retired sea captain, an aspiring dog groomer, a taxi driver, a nurse, a competitive swimmer, you name it. Medical cannabis patients are not always easy to pick out of a crowd (unless they’re smoking a joint). Thankfully, documentary filmmaker Ezra […]
By Owen Smith LiftCannabis is hosting their third cannabis conference of 2015. Previous events have focused exclusively on medical cannabis in relation to the difficulties patients and providers were faced with under the conservative government. With a new government that promises cannabis legalization, this event and future events will engage the topic of general adult […]
(image: Georgia Straight) Vancouver Cannabis Dispensary Licensing System Creates Many Issues Jamie Shaw When Ted Smith asked me to write this, I don’t think he knew how long it would be. Then he asked me to include some of the history around the Canadian Association of Medical Cannabis Dispensaries… I have tried to keep it […]
As originally seen on liftcannabis.ca By Owen Smith For years, Rick Simpson and phoenixtears.ca have spread the message through the internet that cannabis can be used to treat cancer, to anybody willing to take the necessary risks. Although Rick’s work has been a recent public revelation, the technique he uses to make his oil have […]
by Jerry Golick Only in Canada, eh? You know, despite how it seems de rigueur for all “real” pro-cannabis activists to hate those money-grubbing, corporate, greedy, licensed medical cannabis producers, I’ve got to admit that I am starting to feel sorry for them. On the one hand, their costs to set up and maintain their […]
Originally posted on Lift! By Owen Smith As jurisdictions in the United States and around the world begin to repeal aspects of cannabis prohibition, the emerging businesses and production facilities have begun to introduce a higher standard for cannabis derivative products. Testing laboratories have the ability to isolate and reject contaminants and meet requirements for […]
Government Issues Section 56 Exemptions By Owen Smith The landslide 7-0 decision from the Supreme Court of Canada in my favour is now a landmark in the landscape of Canadian cannabis litigation. The facts that we assembled form a fortified field position for further advancements against the forces of cannabis prohibition. While the war wages […]