Pot-TV News anchor and medical marijuana patient Steve Kubby is the topic of this extensive CBC story regarding Steve's fight for refugee status in Canada instead of facing almost certain death at the hands of US Federal Authorities. 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group

A couple of newsclips from last years British court case where activists and MEP's talked out against the country's barbaric cannabis laws.

This week Flash and Jill bring us coverage of the Vancouver Crackdown. After an election one on the basis of tolerance and treatment, Vancouver Mayor Larry Campbell finds it hard to escape his cop roots, as the promises of safe-injection sites begin to crumble and the firm fist of enforcement slams onto city streets. Plus minor coverage of Steve Kubby's refugee hearing. 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group

CBC's sad attempt at hip-tv, Zed, did a special episode on Cannabis and poses the question "Is there a cannabis culture?" Some good tunes and short movies they think Stoner's would like, but the highlight of the show is the interview with Dana Larsen............. 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group

John Ashcroft's good buddy, Canadian Solicitor General, Wayne Eastman, seems to represent the American federal agenda, rather than the Canadian agenda of decrim, as he announces a need for increased penalties for dealing with one of canada's biggest cash crops, the famous BC Bud. 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group

This week Flash and Jill bring us debate on the spiritual use of cannabis, coverage of the fight by a imprisioned exemptee for his marijuana medicine, the debate over Steve Kubby's refugee claim, Safe Injection Sites and Don Briere's Medical Cafe Franchise plan..... 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group

Flash, Jill and George of the Drug War Vigil Group give us an exiting update in regards to the forthcoming second annual Drug War Vigil Video Contest. Check out the show-page links for further details. 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group

Adrenal Cancer Patient and Pot-TV News Anchor, Steve Kubby, is facing a battle for his life. Kubby's refugee is being heard by Canadian immigration authorities in an unprecedented eight day trial, and forces such as right-wing Alliance MP Randy White, are set to defend American Drug Policy over a Man's right to the Natural Medicine that keep him alive. Kubby Faces charges in the US that stemmed from a raid of his medicinal grow, which he beat, but resulted in charges for a single mushroom stem and a peyote button.

This week Flash and Jill bring us coverage of the recent up-scale busts taking place in BC's more ritzy areas, as well as comedy coverage of Ashcroft's Bong Wars, Medical Marijuana in Montreal and more...... 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group

Dateline gives us excellent coverage of the controversy surounding Ed Rosenthal's case and the unprecedented revolt of the Jurors who convicted him. Plus, according to the local news, Vansterdam's latest craze is "dial-for-dope". 2nd Annual Drug War Vigil Film Festival by the Drug War Vigil Memorial Group (14 Mar, 2003) Entries must be registered by March 14, 2003The Drug War Vigil Memorial Group