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BCCCS In Action
Over the years, the BCCCS has received a great deal of media coverage, produced many resources, and continues to do advocacy and public outreach work.
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November 3rd, 2009
Read about and watch a video clip from from The Nature of Things with David Suzuki, featuring Hilary Black from the BCCCS.... [...More]
October 10th, 2009
Our new 20-page booklet with details on our services, becoming a member, our wellness centre services, effective use of cannabis, a legal/political summary on medical cannabis in Canada, our organization's story, how to become a supporter and more...... [...More]
September 30th, 2009
The September issue of The Compassionate Voice, BCCCS' quarterly newsletter, features articles on Bill C-15 in the Senate; Cannabis protects brain against damage from alcohol; Our meeting with Transit Police; Massage therapy in the Wellness Centre; BCCCS at Pride Parade and more...... [...More]
September 30th, 2009
The Spring 2008 issue of the BC Compassion Club Society newsletter, featuring articles on Pros & Cons of becoming a federal exemptee; American College of Physicians calls for end to barriers on cannabis research; Acupuncture testimonial and more...... [...More]
September 30th, 2009
The Winter 2007 issue of the BCCCS' newsletter features stories on: Celebrating our 10th anniversary; Recent court decisions; Largest study yet finds no link between smoking marijuana and lung cancer; Woody Harrelson visit to the Club and more... ... [...More]
September 1st, 2009
Bill C-15, the mandatory minimum sentencing Bill for drug offences currently in Senate, will harm the lives and freedom of people who grow cannabis, including medicinal cannabis patients and cultivators who supply ill people through Compassion Clubs. Mandatory sentences mean the judge will be forced to send someone found guilty to prison without being able to consider their motivations (such as supplying ill people).... [...More]
August 31st, 2009
The BC Compassion Club presented this petition against Bill C15 to the Senate Committee on December 2, 2009. This regressive legislation - had it passed - would have written into law mandatory minimum sentencing for drug crimes, including cultivation of cannabis. The bill ultimately died when Stephen Harper prorogued Parliament in late December, 2009.
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June 30th, 2009
The June 2009 issue of the BCCCS Newsletter, featuring stories on Bill C-15; latest medical research; Supreme Court refuses to hear Health Canada's appeal of grower restrictions being struck down; BCCCS condition-specific feedback project; Our new yoga program and more... ... [...More]
May 18th, 2009
A survey completed by BCCCS members regarding their use of cannabis for mental health conditions and its effect on their mental health.... [...More]
May 18th, 2009
In conjunction with the BCCCS, VICS, CALM, TCC and the Center for Addiction and Mental Health.... [...More]
March 1st, 2009
The March 2009 issue of the BC Compassion Club Society's quarterly newsletter, featuring stories on VICS constitutional challenge outcome; Health Canada grower restrictions struck down; BCCCS Winter Party; Introducing Group Acupuncture in our Wellness Centre; latest political and medical research news and more...... [...More]
December 20th, 2008
Bill C-26 is the Conservative Government's set of proposed changes to the Criminal Code, in particular the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This Bill--if it passes--will have some deeply damaging effects on our society. You can read the Bill here.... [...More]
October 15th, 2007
A pamphlet that you can print out on legal size paper that summarizes all the basics about safe and effective use of medical cannabis. Includes info on active ingredients, strains, modes of ingestion, dosage, side effects and saftey.... [...More]
October 1st, 2007
The following is a review of the contract terms and negotiations between Health Canada and Prairie Plant Systems for the three contract extensions beginning January 2006 and ending September 2007. It is intended to inform stakeholders (i.e. medical cannabis users, Canadian taxpayers, and political representatives) of the costs of the federal government’s medical cannabis program and to highlight areas of concern in order to ensure transparency and accountability. It does not address the quality of the cannabis produced by PPS.... [...More]
June 14th, 2006
By the Canadian AIDS Society. -- This study examined the legal, ethical and human rights issues related to access and regulation of cannabis for therapeutic purposes for people living with HIV/AIDS.
The BCCCS was honoured to be a key informant in this incredible project that will benefit all those who use cannabis as a medicine. ... [...More]