74-year-old Hamilton woman extradited to New York on 29-year-old pot charge
By admin | February 3, 2010
By Kenyon Wallace, National Post
A 74-year-old woman from Hamilton, Ont., attempting to cross the border into Lewiston, New York, learned the hard way on Monday how the United States does not take kindly to drug charges, no matter how old.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CPB) say Homenella Cole advised border officers when she arrived at the Lewiston-Queenston border crossing that because of previous criminal convictions in Canada, she was inadmissible to the United States.
“She said she wanted a waiver to enter the U.S., which is not uncommon,” said CBP spokesman Kevin Corsaro.
A routine criminal record check revealed that Ms. Cole was the subject of active felony warrant issued on April 1, 1980 by the New York City Police Department. The warrant charges the senior citizen with possession with the intent to distribute marijuana.
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By admin | January 26, 2010
Reefer Madness
Susan Boyd, PhD
Studies in Policy and Practice, Faculty of Human and Social Development
University of Victoria
January 27, 2010 | 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
HSD A373
Research Conversations
Presentation Synopsis:
The independent US film, Reefer Madness, is a fictional full-length feature about marijuana
use and selling that has grown in cult status since it was produced in 1936.
Drawing from critical and feminist criminology, sociology, and cultural studies, this
presentation provides an analysis of Reefer Madness and a number of other fictional
films with a focus on marijuana. It is worthwhile to analyze films about marijuana, not
just to explore the stigmatization of users, but to examine the social/political effects
of these films, particularly the ways that certain kinds of negative images support
drug regulation and its attendant policing. The significance of a century of film representations
that reinforce a link between marijuana use, immorality, and crime is discussed.
It appears that these themes are quite enduring.
Dr. Susan Boyd is a professor in Studies in Policy and Practice at the University of Victoria.
She is the author of Hooked: Drug War Films in Britain, Canada, and the U.S.; From
witches to crack moms: Women, drug law, and policy; Mothers and Illicit Drugs: Transcending
the myths, co-author of Raise Shit! Social action saving lives, and co-editor of
With child: Substance use during pregnancy: A woman-centred approach. Her research
interests include: drug policy, maternal drug use, film and print media representations,
women in conflict with the law, and research methodologies.
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Hempology’s 11th Annual Cannabis Convention
By admin | January 26, 2010
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Drug issue chases gold-medal snowboarder
By admin | January 26, 2010
By Marsha Lederman
The Globe and Mail Posted Monday,
January 25, 2010 9:27 PM ET
Ross Rebagliati’s 300-metre skateboard up the highway from Osoyoos yesterday was the closing of a circle for him; the restoration of his good feelings about the Olympics, just as they’re about to hit his home turf.
“That was very, very exciting, emotional,” Mr. Rebagliati, 38, said after completing his torch run on wheels, as his wife, bundled-up baby and parents tried to keep up on the side of the highway.
But once again the drug controversy he’s been unable to shake since shortly after his history-making Olympic medal in Nagano, Japan, re-emerged after his glorious Olympic moment.
Despite the imposition of a code of silence on Mr. Rebagliati by the federal Liberal Party, for whom he plans to run in the next election, the former Olympian spoke openly about his desire to see marijuana legalized.
“Prohibition didn’t work; this isn’t working,” he said after running with the torch, which some have even said resembles a giant joint.
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14th Anniversary of CBC of C
By admin | January 25, 2010
We are hosting another anniversary party at the club on Sunday. Anyone interested in bringing food for the potluck should contact Sariah to make sure we do not get too much potatoe salad. The party is from 7pm to 11pm.
Thnx to everyone who helped us through the last year.
In many ways it was the best year we have ever had. We had about 450 new members join and finally got out of debt. Though the raid on the bakery was a pain in the neck, it does not appear that charges are being laid and we got some excellent PR from the event.
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Death of C-15
By admin | January 15, 2010
The Harper government asked for a prorogue of parliament on January 30th. THis means that C15 has fallen and will need to be reintroduced. C-15 has been defeated but democracy in Canada has taken a hit, too.
A big thnx to everyone who helped fight C-15.
However there is no doubt that another similar law will be proposed by the Conservatives when they get back to work. The next time the Senate will be dominated by the Conservatives and we will not be able to use some of the tactics that delayed C-15 long enough to get killed. Read the rest of this entry »
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Cannabis Buyers Club of Canada Medicinal Cannabis Recipe Book
By admin | January 15, 2010
click on the link below for the full book
Please email questions and comments to bakers@hempology.ca
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CANNABIS BAKER’S CHARGES DISAPPEARING
By admin | January 15, 2010
survey-jan11 click link to view PDF of CBCC’s 2010 research study
CANNABIS BAKER’S CHARGES DISAPPEARING
Jan 15, 2010
Victoria, B.C.: The Cannabis Buyers’ Club of Canada had its baking location raided Dec 3, 2009 after complaints from neighbours brought police to the apartment.
One person, Owen Smith, was arrested, though now it seems there will never be a trial. While the crown could still decide to proceed with charges, nothing was filed in court yesterday when Owen was required to report. Read the rest of this entry »
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Federal Liberals at UVIC- Friday
By admin | January 13, 2010
Michael Ignatieff is on a national university tour. The East coast was his first stop and between local and national media (and cpac) there was plenty of coverage. I attended his speech at Dalhousie and it was packed, and it filled up early, so if you plan on going, make sure on going early. Read the rest of this entry »
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Annual General Meeting - Int. Hempology 101 Society
By admin | January 7, 2010
We will be hosting the Annual General Meeting of the Board on February 2.
All are welcome. Hosted at 826 Johnson St. Victoria.
Things have changed a lot in the last year! . Join us and help build our community.
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