Marc’s Prison Blog: Transfer Home, Justin Trudeau & Sensible BC

Eight years ago today, on July 29th 2005, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and Vancouver Police raided my store in downtown Vancouver and had me arrested while in Halifax for a medical marijuana event. I faced extradition to the United States and life in federal prison, along with my employees Greg Williams and Michelle Rainey. I was extradited on May 20th 2010 for a five-year plea deal, and I'm told Canada has changed since I've been imprisoned here.

Marc’s Blog About Being Put Into Solitary Confinement

On the morning of Monday, June 3rd, I was called to the Lieutenant's office. Getting called to the Lieutenant's office is never a good thing; at best it's a random urine test, at worst it's some disciplinary measure. As I approached the office, a C.O.

Cannabis Champ Matt Mernahuana’s New Job For Mayor Crack-Head

CANNABIS CULTURE - My good friend, Cannabis Champion and Media Whore Matt Mernagh, looks like he has a long career ahead of him in politics. Matt is the latest to apply for a high-profile position with Toronto Mayor Rob Ford's crack political team. Canada.com has the details: Best known as the man who temporarily struck down Canada’s ban on marijuana, Mernagh has spent years fighting for the rights of medical cannabis users.

Marc’s Prison Blog: Coming Home Soon?

After a December to May that had a surprising number of cool, cloudy and rainy days, the 90F -100F (30C - 38C) sunny weather I like has been here for two weeks and is likely to stay for the next four months. Nonetheless, I hope I am not here to see all of them.

The Origins of April 20th as a Day of Celebrating Cannabis

The biggest celebration day in the cannabis culture is April 20. The April 20 (4/20) celebration originally started in the mid 1970s as the time of day after school, 4:20 pm, for high school students in San Rafael, California to meet to smoke pot. The phrase "I'll see at you at 4:20" became code for, "I'll be there to smoke a joint with you after classes are over".
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