CC Magazine Feature Articles

Jean Simmons, A Classy Lady, Departs

jeremiah — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:18:02 -0700

"Who's that pretty lady, mommy?" I remember asking when I first saw Jean Simmons in The Robe, a religious film that was one of the few I was permitted to watch growing up Catholic. (I had already seen The Sound of Music six times.)

The Pie-Eyed Piper of Petrolia

jeremiah — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:31:52 -0700

Once upon a time there was a happy little village called Petrolia.

The people of Petrolia were well fed and well dressed, because their village was blessed with a great lake of bubbling black Goo.

The black Goo must have been magical, because the people of the village were able to fashion it into all sorts of wonderful things.

Harper Blows More Hot Air on YouTube Marijuana Questions

jeremiah — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:23:33 -0700

Harper giving a smug grin after (barely) answering questions about marijuana which dominated YouTube's question/answer poll.CANNABIS CULTURE - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper answered questions this evening in a YouTube-sponsored poll and interview where marijuana was the #1 issue. As expected, the PM rehashed the same old tired arguments in defense of his destructive cannabis policies.

Power and Politics: Marc Emery vs. Rob Nicholson

jeremiah — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:43:11 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - Marc Emery and MPs Ujjal Dosanjh and Libby Davies appeared on CBC's Power and Politics to tell Canadian Minister of Justice Rob Nicholson, who also appeared on the show, to put a stop to Emery's extradition to the US.

Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff: Legalizing Marijuana Would Create Problems

jeremiah — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 09:57:21 -0700

Image created by Professional Recreationalist.CANNABIS CULTURE - Liberal Party Leader Michael Ignatieff made what may be his strongest and strangest anti-pot comments so far, saying "legalizing marijuana would create problems" with the United States and warning parents against smoking pot.

Canadian Politicians Present Thousands of Signatures In Support of Marc Emery

jeremiah — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:04:37 -0700

In a show of cross-party support rarely seen in the House, MPs Scott Reid (Conservative), Libby Davies (NDP), and Ujjal Dosanjh (Liberal) stood in succession and asked Conservative Justice Minister Rob Nicholson to refuse to sign extradition orders sending Emery, a Vancouver entrepreneur and well-known activist, to the United States for a 5-year prison term.CANNABIS CULTURE - Members of Parliament from the Liberal, New Democratic, and Conservative Parties of Canada presented petitions today to the House of Commons with over 12,

Canada's Online Town Hall Dominated by Calls for Marijuana Legalization

jeremiah — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:44:16 -0700

Last Tuesday, Stephen Harper and Google launched “Talk Canada” an online town hall in which Canadians were asked to submit questions to the Prime Minister. Much to the Prime Minister's chagrin, the questions which dominated the voting demanded the legalization of marijuana.

Multiple DEA Raids Target Marijuana in Hawaii

jeremiah — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 22:39:50 -0700

Roger Christie's THC Ministry and several homes in Hawaii were raided this week by DEA and IRS agents.CANNABIS CULTURE - Hawaii's THC Ministry and the homes of several medical cannabis growers were raided Wednesday by federal agents from the United States DEA and IRS.

Roger Christie, founder of the THC Ministry, said he was visited Wednesday morning by federal agents and local police who presented search warrants for his Wainaku home and popular Hawaii Cannabis Ministry in Hilo.

The Obama Admin's Anti-Marijuana Manifesto

jeremiah — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 11:29:20 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - In an attempt to clear up the Obama White House's seemingly vague position on marijuana prohibition, US Drug Czar Gil Kerlikowske has given a lengthy speech outlining why cannabis is Bad For America.

Marijuana Issue Tops Online Questions For Canada's PM

jeremiah — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:14 -0800

WHYPROHIBITION - On Tuesday, Stephen Harper and Google launched “Talk Canada” an online town hall in which users were asked to submit questions to the Prime Minister.

KopBusting Ex-Narc Plans To Sue Police for Millions

jeremiah — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:19:58 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - Ex-narcotics officer Barry Cooper is fuming over a police raid on his home and plans to sue the officers and officials involved for $30 million, calling their conduct "obvious retaliation" for a sting operation he pulled on Texas police for his show KopBusters.

Vote Online for Legalization of Marijuana in Canada

jeremiah — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:39:19 -0800

WHYPROHIBITION - Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has decided to ask the Internet what issue is most pressing to Canadians.

An online poll called "Ask Your Questions to Prime Minister Harper" says the PM "will answer a selection of your top-voted questions in an exclusive YouTube interview next Tuesday March 16, 2010 at 7 p.m. ET."

Cannabis Holy War

jeremiah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:55:21 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - Chris Bennett is preparing for battle in his quest to become the first Canadian legally permitted to use marijuana for religious purposes.

Heads vs. Feds

jeremiah — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:31:24 -0800

Retired DEA agent Robert Stutman (left) and High Times Editor Steve Hager face off in the Heads vs. Feds debate.On Thursday March 4, 2010 a group of patients from Alabamians for Compassionate Care took a trip to Mobile, Alabama to attend the Heads vs. Feds debate between long time High Times Editor Steve Hager and retired DEA agent Robert Stutman which took place at the University of South Alabama.

Tell Obama To Change Marijuana Laws

jeremiah — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:36:42 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - Just like last year, marijuana legalization has been voted up to the top of Change.org's "Ideas for Change in America" list.

Click here and vote to Legalize the Medicinal and Recreational Use of Marijuana on Change.org.

Marathon Hearing In Colorado Produces Cannabis Bill Rewrite

jeremiah — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:18:11 -0800

Forgive me as I try to recall over 10 hours of testimony on Colorado Senate Bill 1284 given to the House Judiciary Committee. The bill would regulate medical marijuana in Colorado, and specifically addresses dispensaries, which are not actually mentioned in our Constitutional Amendment 20, but are being considered under the explosion of industry here in Colorado and other states.

Second Annual Vansterdam Ganja Games and Marijuana Bowl

jeremiah — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:44:12 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - Vancouver has another series of games and judging to look forward to, as local activist Dana Larsen hosts the Second Annual Vansterdam Ganja Games and Marijuana Bowl.

"Last year was a big success," said Larsen, "and this year I think it's going to be even more fun."

The party goes from Thursday July 1 to Sunday July 4, and is limited to 50 guests. Larsen urged interested pot-people to contact him immediately.

KopBusters' Barry Cooper Busted by Kops

jeremiah — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:08:03 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - Ex-narcotics officer turned cop-busting filmmaker Barry Cooper has been arrested for allegedly filing a false police report in a KopBusters sting operation, and for possession of less than a gram of marijuana found in a raid on his home.

Victoria Police Muzzle Cop's Free Speech on Drugs

jeremiah — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:48:18 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - A police officer who supports the legalization of marijuana was barred from speaking at a harm reduction conference by the Victoria Police Department.

David Bratzer, an active-duty Victoria, British Columbia policeman who is part of the anti-prohibition group Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), was planning to speak about his views at a city-sponsored drug policy and harm reduction conference on Wednesday, March 3.

Canadian Seed Seller Avoids Jail Sentence

jeremiah — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 08:44:13 -0800

When it comes to marijuana seeds, most Canadians are familiar with the case of Marc Emery, a well-known activist facing extradition and five years in a US prison for selling seeds online—but a lesser-known case involving a Canadian seed-seller named Richard Baghdadlian, one of the few cases in history where a Canadian has faced charges for selling marijuana seeds, has just wrapped up in a Quebec courtroom.

A judge sentenced the wealthy Montreal businessman to two years less a day to be served in the community.

Olympic Green: Cannabis Culture on CBC

jeremiah — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:27:32 -0800

Smokers take bong rips for CBC cameras at the BCMP Vapor Lounge in Vancouver.CANNABIS CULTURE - In search of businesses that have benefited from the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, CBC's The National stopped by Cannabis Culture Headquarters and spoke with activist Marc Emery about high profits.

Getting High with Dragonfly: Dr. Walker’s Daze

jeremiah — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:31:32 -0800

Dr. Walker's Daze is an uplifting sativa strain with a distinctly energetic effect. (Click photos to enlarge)CANNABIS CULTURE - Our very own ganja chronnoisseur, Dragonfly, travels the world in search of each country’s best cannabis and evaluates strains ranging from the popular and plentiful to the rare and exotic.

Malcolm X and Marijuana

jeremiah — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:53:17 -0800

Sunday marked the 45th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, who was killed at the age of 39 by members of the Nation of Islam, for whom he had been a spokesperson and leader.

Like many African-American men, Malcolm Little suffered police harassment as a youth while peddling reefers in Harlem to make ends meet. His struggle with authorities led to his time in prison, where he became a devotee of Elijah Muhammad, changed his name to Malcolm X, and eventually became a lifelong crusader for African-American rights.

Dear Ross

jeremiah — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:24:26 -0800

"Take heed of crafty politicians and subtle Machiavellians, and be sure to trust no man's painted words; it being high time now to see actions..."

- The Levellers, "From a Call to All the Soldiers of the Army By the Free People of England", 1647

Cannabis Culture's Olympic Coverage

jeremiah — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:44:28 -0800

CANNABIS CULTURE - The 2010 Olympics have come to Vansterdam, home of Cannabis Culture. Read the latest from CC about the Winter Games.

Cannabis Culture Headquarters is in the heart of Olympic central in downtown Vancouver. As a well-known Vancouver tourist destination, news reporters from around the world often stop by to speak with marijuana activist Marc Emery (former owner of CCHQ - now owned his wife Jodie Emery) and use the Volcano Vaporizers in our BCMP office and smoking room.