Canada’s Cannabis Journal since 2010
Ted Smith We need your help. The planet needs your help. Now is the time. Here is the plan. As long as cannabis is prohibited, many problems will continue to drain our communities and environment. There are three fronts on which this battle is being waged: hemp, recreational use, and medicine. While many choose to […]
Ted Smith Recently, I was presented with the Michelle Rainey Award by the community of activists on the <medpot.net> forums. Being the first recipient of this award is a huge honour for me. In fact, it is likely the most meaningful gift I have ever received. First off, the award was named after one of […]
New clubs sprout up across the country Without a doubt, 2012 was the best year for Hempology 101. But it looks like 2013 will be even better. While it will be hard to top the publishing of the Hempology 101 textbook, the next year will be the first full year of touring around, teaching and […]
If you believe in the right to use cannabis, then now is the time to do something about it. There could not be a more important time to add your voice to the growing chorus of citizens who are calling for legalization. There could not be a better time to join forces with other like-minded […]
Cannabis Buyers’ Club to Incorporate By Ted Smith It was not a surprise when Special Enforcement Officers from the Canada Revenue Agency showed up at the Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada in early May to announce that I was under investigation. After over 16 years of being very public about selling cannabis products to […]
By Owen Smith Criminal Trials or Clinical Trials In the previous edition, I pursued the historical records of medical cannabis use around the world. For much of its documented medical history cannabis preparations and applications have taken advantage of simple processes that separate the active chemicals (cannabinoids and terpenes) from the plant bulk. However, during […]
By Ted Smith Every once in a while, a court case determines the direction of Canadian society. It is a rare occasion when unique circumstances challenge the courts to strike a balance between individual freedoms and public security. Often precedent helps guide a judge towards generally accepted principals of justice that predetermine rules of evidence, […]
By Jesse Stamm Hello Hempology students! I am an articled student (graduated from law school, will be writing the bar exam in Sept.) at Roger Batchelor Law Corporation in the Western Communities. I moved to Victoria in 1994 to attend the University of Victoria, and have spent 10 of those years completing two Bachelor’s degrees […]
To the amusement of onlookers, Herb the 12 foot tall marijuana leaf mascot of Team 420 and Hempology 101 made his way through the streets of Vancouver spreading good cheer and mellow vibes during the annual Vancouver Sun Run, last May. While outpacing many of his fellow runners, Herb had a little difficulty manoeuvring past […]
Publisher Ted Smith <hempo101@gmail.com> Editor Andrew Brown <editor@hempology.ca> Contributors Gayle Quin Owen Smith Kristen Mann Kyla Williams Diane Walsh Ted Smith M. Allister Greene Frank Discussion Cover drawing by Bee Hanson For advertising or general inquiries please contact: <hempo101@gmail.com> For editorial questions, or information on submitting: <editor@hempology.ca> The Cannabis Digest will not be held responsible […]