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LINK TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN B.C. College of Cannabis Dispensers STRATEGIC PLAN 1.0 Introduction History College Stakeholders and Steering Committee Prescribing Authority Policy Conclusion Introduction After a quarter of a century of legal medical cannabis in Canada, it is apparent that a new type of professional is required to provide advice to patients about […]
LINK TO THE PETITION At the request of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club, the Green Party of Canada has started a petition to ask Health Canada to help form the B.C. College of Medical Cannabis Dispensers and to conduct research into high dose edibles. Still in the early stages of development, the B.C. College of […]
In this article, Victoria MLA Grace Lore apologizes to the VCBC and Ted Smith responds. A very strong letter of support from Mayor Alto is attached at the end. Reply from Victoria MLA Grace Lore Hello Ted and the VCBC Team – I have been following up with constituents who have reached out on your […]
Dear Mayor Alto and City Council Hope this email finds you healthy and happy. As you are aware, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club is under extreme pressure from the provincial government. Please help us continue our life-saving, harm reduction activities. Before explaining what we are asking, it is important to share some of the history […]
https://youtu.be/HoJZUJwDs5ghttps://youtu.be/_YmIfG0-FEY Thursday, May 14, 2026 Victoria, B.C.: The Province of B.C. has filed Civil Forfeiture documents against the landlord of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club to seize the property at 1625 Quadra Street where the group was raided in 2023 and last month. At the same time, the B.C. Solicitor General has filed a […]
Since legalization, the annual April 20 protest in Victoria, B.C. has moved from City Hall to the front lawn of the B.C. Legislative Buildings. Celebrated in Victoria since 1997, April 20 has become the unofficial holiday of cannabis smokers around the world. Until this year, the staff at the B.C. Legislature have issued an event […]
For Immediate Release Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Marks 30 Years Of Illegal Compassion Saturday, January 24, 2026 Victoria, B.C.: Against all odds, the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club will be celebrating 30 years of providing cannabis products to patients on Sunday January 25th. The celebration is open to friends and members, young and old, and will […]
Surprising positive and negative CBD drug interactions. The potential harms of cannabis have been overstated and drilled into youth by the medical establishment. For some people, cannabis can have negative impacts but for the most part it is one of the safest, most effective medicines on the planet. Ironically, some potential harms from using the […]
Got aches and pains? Do you use cannabis? Want to make $20? A new study being done out of the University of Victoria on patients over 45 years old who are suffering from pain is looking for a few hundred participants. The survey basically takes about 1 ½ hours and is done entirely online after […]
For Immediate Release: Monday, May 12, 2025 Victoria, B.C.: By Ted Smith A cannabis retail rezoning application for 1625 Quadra Street and the $7,500 fee has been sent to the City of Victoria by the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club. Despite not being in compliance with the Cannabis Act, the VCBC is anticipating city council will […]