The Story of the Great Cookie Give-Away at the Empress Hotel By Ted Smith With over 20 years of activism under my belt, I have many great stories to tell. This month I will be sharing a few of my favourites to mark the 20th anniversary of Hempology 101 in Victoria. Though many of these events […]
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Hempology Crashes Crime Stoppers Convention
By Ted Smith This month I will be sharing stories of the “good old days’ of Hempology 101 in Victoria as part of our 20 year anniversary celebrations. Over the years I have attended or organized about 3,800 cannabis rallies, lectures, meetings, games, press conferences or conferences, but there are few records of the earlier […]
Two Decades of Hempology 101
By Ted Smith Over the last 20 years the International Hempology 101 Society has accomplished many feats and organized some fantastic events. Over the next few weeks I will share some of the highlights, and lowlights, of the fun, outrageous and entertaining Weds nights we have had while on our mission to educate the public […]
20 Years of Hempology 101 in Victoria, BC
By Ted Smith In the evening of Weds Sept 2, 2015, the International Hempology 101 Society will be celebrating 20 years of activism in Victoria with its annual march from city hall to the BC Legislature. Activists from around the region are expected to join hundreds of local supporters, as few cannabis organizations have survived […]
My “Job” as Cannabis Digest Publisher
By Ted Smith Most of us identify who we are by what we do for work. Most people with a trade or skill in the cannabis industry have no problem helping others understand what they do by using a simple label like a grower, dealer or employee in a vapor lounge. My work, though, is […]
Health Canada VS Cannabis Digest
By Ted Smith The war of words just got a little more interesting. One day before calling a federal election, Health Canada announced that a renewed effort will be taken to stop illegal dispensaries and websites from advertising. This puts the Cannabis Digest newspaper square in the forefront of another legal battle with the federal […]
Updates, Warnings and Suggestions # 45
By Ted Smith Well it has been a very exciting spring for us at the Cannabis Digest. A victory party was held at Gayle Quin’s property after the June 11 Supreme Court of Canada victory, giving supporters a chance to celebrate with her, Owen Smith, Kirk Tousaw, myself and many other activists. The joy could […]
Making Cannabis NORML
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws of Canada By Ted Smith Never has there been a more important time for cannabis activists across Canada to work together as much as possible. With so much momentum towards positive change happening, we need to coordinate our efforts to ensure that new regulations governing the […]
Scribbles From the Editor
This week Issue 45 of the Cannabis Digest is printed, be sure to find a FREE copy at your local dispensary or headshop. By Judith Stamps Welcome to Issue 45 of the Cannabis Digest. Welcome to the summer of 2015. And welcome to the sound of prohibition’s millstone grinding to a halt. To date, 23 […]
Team 420 Dodgeball Tournament Coming Soon
By Ted Smith 1st Annual Team 420 Dodgeball Tournament Coming Soon One of the stereotypes faced by cannabis consumers is that we are lazy. Team 420 is going to change that. It is time potheads came out of the closet. It is time to have some fun. On Saturday Aug 8 the first Annual Team […]