Resolution D-234 was passed by the BC Government and Service Employees Union (BCGEU) during their 2017 convention. Several years earlier, the union’s component 5 (Retail Stores & Warehouse) formed an unholy alliance with their traditional rivals, the BC Private Liquor Store Association (BCPLSA). The partnership claims that retailing cannabis alongside alcohol is “socially responsible” despite commonRead more

Activists Owen Smith and Ted Smith at Warmland’s grand opening (August 25, 2015) One year ago today, Warmland celebrated its official launch with a grand opening event featuring activists Ted Smith and Owen Smith, along with constitutional lawyer Kirk Tousaw. The trio discussed cannabis and the law [part 1, part 2], during a time when StephenRead more