Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club Faces Property Seizure and Legal Challenges

governance · May 14, 2026 · 1625 Quadra Street, Victoria; Victoria City Council meeting

The Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club (VCBC) is facing civil forfeiture of its property at 1625 Quadra Street by the Province of B.C. due to operating without a license. The B.C. Solicitor General has also filed a certificate of judgment against a board member's home to collect $3.2 million in fines. VCBC founder Ted Smith plans to speak at the Victoria City Council meeting on May 14, 2026, seeking protection from the province.

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• “The Province of B.C. has filed Civil Forfeiture documents against the landlord of the Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club to seize the property at 1625 Quadra Street... Founder of the compassion club, Ted Smith, is planning on speaking at the Victoria City Council meeting on Thursday May 14 at 6:30pm to plead for protection from the province.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 21st, 2026 (May 21st, 2026)

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