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B.C. government applies to seize ‘compassion club’ building from landlords

Club sells weed illegally but says seizure is an overreach that undercuts court process

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

20 May 2026 • 3 min read

A group of people wearing coloured face masks stands on a sidewalk facing the cam.
Ted Smith, centre, said he doesn't know why the government is suddenly applying to seize the club's Victoria storefront from its landlords. (Courtesy VCBC)

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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