Good and Genuine

This series explores the journey of Don Briere and Carol Gwilt, resilient leaders in Canada’s cannabis legacy. Jail time, stigma, loss and bureaucracy are no match for this couple whose dedication to the plant and each other have offered hope, inspiration and compassion to thousands and helped drive the country toward legalization.

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Two of Canada’s pioneering cannabis retailers, Don Biere and Carol Gwilt, realized a dream by opening up Da Kine Smoke and Beverage Shop on Vancouver’s iconic Commercial Drive. Months later, it was raided dramatically by police, causing more legal trouble for Don and Carol and removing a valued piece of the city’s cannabis culture.