Cannabis club asks Victoria for help as province files for forfeiture
The club says provincial raids and $3.2 million in fines threaten patient access as it seeks a temporary refuge and city backing.
- On May 14, Ted Smith of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club told city council the organization faces a 'humanitarian crisis,' pleading for municipal support amid provincial enforcement actions.
- Provincial Community Safety Unit raided the medicinal cannabis business on April 21, one day after 4/20, followed by civil forfeiture documents against the landlord at 1625 Quadra Street and a $3.2 million Certificate of Judgement against board member Clea Maclean for fines from 2019 and 2020 raids.
- With more than 9,000 people served since its 30-year anniversary in January, VCBC's 10 mg THC limit violates patient Charter rights according to Smith, who fears clients will pursue MAiD without the club's support.
- Smith requested the city provide sanctuary in another building while facing eviction and asked the province withhold enforcement pending judicial review of the fines and ongoing raids.
- Smith's broader argument—that federal medical marijuana programs are 'unconstitutional and inadequate'—frames the case as a constitutional challenge to cannabis access restrictions and medical efficacy limitations.
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Cannabis club pleads with Victoria for help as province files for forfeiture - Creston Valley Advance
The founder of a longstanding Victoria cannabis club is pleading with the city to back the organization and potentially provide “a sanctuary” while facing eviction. Ted Smith of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club approached the podium during the May 14 evening meeting to applause, and began his five-minute presentation to council with a waver to his voice about a “humanitarian crisis” facing the city. With more than 9,000 people served, the VCBC cele…
Cannabis club pleads with Victoria for help as province files for forfeiture - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier
The founder of a longstanding Victoria cannabis club is pleading with the city to back the organization and potentially provide “a sanctuary” while facing eviction. Ted Smith of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club approached the podium during the May 14 evening meeting to applause, and began his five-minute presentation to council with a waver to his voice about a “humanitarian crisis” facing the city. With more than 9,000 people served, the VCBC cele…
Cannabis club pleads with Victoria for help as province files for forfeiture - Grand Forks Gazette
The founder of a longstanding Victoria cannabis club is pleading with the city to back the organization and potentially provide “a sanctuary” while facing eviction. Ted Smith of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club approached the podium during the May 14 evening meeting to applause, and began his five-minute presentation to council with a waver to his voice about a “humanitarian crisis” facing the city. With more than 9,000 people served, the VCBC cele…
Cannabis club pleads with Victoria for help as province files for forfeiture - Vanderhoof Omineca Express
The founder of a longstanding Victoria cannabis club is pleading with the city to back the organization and potentially provide “a sanctuary” while facing eviction. Ted Smith of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club approached the podium during the May 14 evening meeting to applause, and began his five-minute presentation to council with a waver to his voice about a “humanitarian crisis” facing the city. With more than 9,000 people served, the VCBC cele…
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Cannabis club pleads with Victoria for help as province files for forfeiture
The founder of a longstanding Victoria cannabis club is pleading with the city to back the organization and potentially provide “a sanctuary” while facing eviction. Ted Smith of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club approached the podium during the May 14 evening meeting to applause, and began his five-minute presentation to council with a waver to his voice about a “humanitarian crisis” facing the city. With more than 9,000 people served, the VCBC cele…
Cannabis club pleads with Victoria for help as province files for forfeiture - Northern Sentinel
The founder of a longstanding Victoria cannabis club is pleading with the city to back the organization and potentially provide “a sanctuary” while facing eviction. Ted Smith of Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club approached the podium during the May 14 evening meeting to applause, and began his five-minute presentation to council with a waver to his voice about a “humanitarian crisis” facing the city. With more than 9,000 people served, the VCBC cele…
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