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

20 May 2026 • 3 min read

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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 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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