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Cafe Bust in Toronto
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booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo for that shit. that place was awesome.
J
James-Bong
meanwhile, in the alley behind the cafe..... lil billy gets his first hit of meth....
PRO-POT ACTIVISTS PROTEST AFTER COFFEE SHOP RAID
Toronto police raided a popular downtown coffee house frequented by medical marijuana users and other cannabis-smoking patrons.
More than a dozen officers converged on Kindred Cafe, on Breadabane St., near Yonge St. and Wellesley Ave., about 7 o'clock last night.
Two people were taken into custody and four others were issued summonses for trafficking and possession of marijuana before police began removing furniture, electronic equipment, coffee machines and paraphernalia used to smoke.
A group of activists gathered outside while police loaded a five-tonne truck and carted away much of the cafe's contents.
The three-storey building has a restaurant on the main floor, lounges on the second floor and a rooftop patio with propane heaters and a canopy where patrons can legally smoke outside. It has been in business since 2000 and sells fair trade coffee beans and pastries, some allegedly laced with cannabis.
"They don't sell any cannabis in this establishment," said an angry Matt Mernaugh, an activist and registered medical marijuana user, who arrived as the police raid was underway. "This is just a place for people who use medical marijuana to socialize."
Toronto police raided a popular downtown coffee house frequented by medical marijuana users and other cannabis-smoking patrons.
More than a dozen officers converged on Kindred Cafe, on Breadabane St., near Yonge St. and Wellesley Ave., about 7 o'clock last night.
Two people were taken into custody and four others were issued summonses for trafficking and possession of marijuana before police began removing furniture, electronic equipment, coffee machines and paraphernalia used to smoke.
A group of activists gathered outside while police loaded a five-tonne truck and carted away much of the cafe's contents.
The three-storey building has a restaurant on the main floor, lounges on the second floor and a rooftop patio with propane heaters and a canopy where patrons can legally smoke outside. It has been in business since 2000 and sells fair trade coffee beans and pastries, some allegedly laced with cannabis.
"They don't sell any cannabis in this establishment," said an angry Matt Mernaugh, an activist and registered medical marijuana user, who arrived as the police raid was underway. "This is just a place for people who use medical marijuana to socialize."
G
Greyskull
James-Bong said:
EXACTLY!
Polishdankchron
Member
Holy Shit! Me and a buddy of mine, back in high school were directed to this place by a guy who worked at a smoke shop. It was the first time we smoked out a volcano. We really loved that place. It made our entire trip unbelievable! SHIT!
at least they reopened....
Fatt Daddy
Member
so the verdict is...do they sell pot brownies? If so...I'm there.
Well now maybe even if they don't...can find a good connect and meet cool people if i'm in the area.
Well now maybe even if they don't...can find a good connect and meet cool people if i'm in the area.
Update November 24, 2008
Activists protest pot café bust
Paola Loriggio
The Toronto Star
A small group of pot activists lit up on the steps of Old City Hall this morning to protest against last week's police raid on the Kindred Café, a local hangout for medicinal and recreational marijuana smokers.
"We're here, we're high, get used to it," chanted the group of about 20 people, some waving flags emblazoned with the marijuana leaf, others crowned with wreaths of bright green foliage.
The early morning rally aimed to show support for the Kindred's owner, Dominic Cramer, who plans to turn himself in to police this evening, according to his lawyer, Alan Young.
Cramer wasn't present when police raided the three-storey café Thursday evening on suspicion of marijuana trafficking, seizing furniture and equipment and taking two people into custody. It's unclear at this time what charges will be laid.
Police cited community complaints as the reason for the raid.
Cramer, who doesn't have a criminal record, is expected in court tomorrow morning for a bail hearing. Outside the courthouse this morning, his fans pledged to return for the hearing, this time without the weed.
"We're not going to let them take us one by one," Matt Mernagh said into a loudspeaker, a lit joint in his other hand. Mernagh, who smokes up to 10 grams of pot each day to relieve the pain of scoliosis, spent nearly two weeks in jail this summer after Toronto police found marijuana plants on his balcony. The charges were dropped last week, he said.
He said the protest was about the "greater issue" of marijuana regulation, but that all present were patrons of the Kindred Café, one of the few places where medicinal users could smoke and socialize.
Chad Cooke, spokesperson for the café, said Cramer appreciates the support, but doesn't condone the rally.
"Right now, he's dealing with this challenge (of turning himself in). Afterwards, maybe we can deal with the larger issue," Cooke said as he watched the activists this morning.
The Kindred closed after the raid, but should reopen sometime this week. Customers will still be allowed to smoke pot on the rooftop patio, Cooke said.
"We will reopen and provide that service for people,"he said, stressing that the café is strictly bring-your-own, with no sales of marijuana allowed on site.
The Kindred Café, on Breadalbane St. near Yonge and Wellesley Sts, is one of a handful of businesses catering to cannabis users. Customers can purchase a day pass or longer-term membership to rent time in private rooms or they can use a rooftop patio where smoking is allowed.
Activists protest pot café bust
Paola Loriggio
The Toronto Star
A small group of pot activists lit up on the steps of Old City Hall this morning to protest against last week's police raid on the Kindred Café, a local hangout for medicinal and recreational marijuana smokers.
"We're here, we're high, get used to it," chanted the group of about 20 people, some waving flags emblazoned with the marijuana leaf, others crowned with wreaths of bright green foliage.
The early morning rally aimed to show support for the Kindred's owner, Dominic Cramer, who plans to turn himself in to police this evening, according to his lawyer, Alan Young.
Cramer wasn't present when police raided the three-storey café Thursday evening on suspicion of marijuana trafficking, seizing furniture and equipment and taking two people into custody. It's unclear at this time what charges will be laid.
Police cited community complaints as the reason for the raid.
Cramer, who doesn't have a criminal record, is expected in court tomorrow morning for a bail hearing. Outside the courthouse this morning, his fans pledged to return for the hearing, this time without the weed.
"We're not going to let them take us one by one," Matt Mernagh said into a loudspeaker, a lit joint in his other hand. Mernagh, who smokes up to 10 grams of pot each day to relieve the pain of scoliosis, spent nearly two weeks in jail this summer after Toronto police found marijuana plants on his balcony. The charges were dropped last week, he said.
He said the protest was about the "greater issue" of marijuana regulation, but that all present were patrons of the Kindred Café, one of the few places where medicinal users could smoke and socialize.
Chad Cooke, spokesperson for the café, said Cramer appreciates the support, but doesn't condone the rally.
"Right now, he's dealing with this challenge (of turning himself in). Afterwards, maybe we can deal with the larger issue," Cooke said as he watched the activists this morning.
The Kindred closed after the raid, but should reopen sometime this week. Customers will still be allowed to smoke pot on the rooftop patio, Cooke said.
"We will reopen and provide that service for people,"he said, stressing that the café is strictly bring-your-own, with no sales of marijuana allowed on site.
The Kindred Café, on Breadalbane St. near Yonge and Wellesley Sts, is one of a handful of businesses catering to cannabis users. Customers can purchase a day pass or longer-term membership to rent time in private rooms or they can use a rooftop patio where smoking is allowed.
UPDATE DEC.3 QUOTE
Hi Folks!!!
Just wanted to say a couple quick things...
First off, a big thanks to everyone who has supported us through these tough times. Obviously it's been a real hard hit, in this cold and chaotic time of the year, with customers scared off, the loss of so much of our furniture and equipment, the costs of rebuilding the cafe, bail conditions, new management, etc. etc. So all of the kind support and encouragement has really helped a great deal - to anyone who has expressed concern, rallied around us, shown support in various ways - a big fat THANKS and lots of love
Second, a quick word of love and appreciation for the staff of KindRed (and 'Yongesterdam'), and some of its 'regulars,' who have really stepped up in the face of crisis to help us get things back on track! It's been truly amazing to see so many people come together for the sake of our beloved Cafe!
Third, a little announcement to let everyone know that we've managed to reopen the cafe, and in doing so to even make some improvements!! Bigger & better TVs, upgraded game/DVD systems (Playstation 3s), a new paint job, newer and nicer couches and cafe furniture, and hopefully ever better customer service and atmosphere! It really has been hard and painful, especially financially, but we're hoping to survive and hopefully turn all this into something positive in the end, with your help!
So really, as pathetic as I must admit that this is in ways, I'm putting out the call for Cannabis Culture members and supporters to please come on back to your KindRed Cafe, and for those who have never been to please come check the place out! We can use all the support we can get right now, and the place truly is worthy (in my humble opinion)! Whether you want to just hang out on a friendly patio (heated tent included), rent (real inexpensively btw) a private meeting room for business meetings or just to hang out with your buds (cable TV, RockBand, Bluray DVD, etc.), organize a party or special event (we're well equipped), meet kind new friends and enjoy a great lunch, or just stop in quickly to say hello and spend a couple dollars on a kick-ass cup of organic, fair-trade and fresh-roasted (beans delivered twice a week still) coffee or espresso... we're welcoming you with wide open arms!
Thanks again, and all the best!
Dom
Hi Folks!!!
Just wanted to say a couple quick things...
First off, a big thanks to everyone who has supported us through these tough times. Obviously it's been a real hard hit, in this cold and chaotic time of the year, with customers scared off, the loss of so much of our furniture and equipment, the costs of rebuilding the cafe, bail conditions, new management, etc. etc. So all of the kind support and encouragement has really helped a great deal - to anyone who has expressed concern, rallied around us, shown support in various ways - a big fat THANKS and lots of love
Second, a quick word of love and appreciation for the staff of KindRed (and 'Yongesterdam'), and some of its 'regulars,' who have really stepped up in the face of crisis to help us get things back on track! It's been truly amazing to see so many people come together for the sake of our beloved Cafe!
Third, a little announcement to let everyone know that we've managed to reopen the cafe, and in doing so to even make some improvements!! Bigger & better TVs, upgraded game/DVD systems (Playstation 3s), a new paint job, newer and nicer couches and cafe furniture, and hopefully ever better customer service and atmosphere! It really has been hard and painful, especially financially, but we're hoping to survive and hopefully turn all this into something positive in the end, with your help!
So really, as pathetic as I must admit that this is in ways, I'm putting out the call for Cannabis Culture members and supporters to please come on back to your KindRed Cafe, and for those who have never been to please come check the place out! We can use all the support we can get right now, and the place truly is worthy (in my humble opinion)! Whether you want to just hang out on a friendly patio (heated tent included), rent (real inexpensively btw) a private meeting room for business meetings or just to hang out with your buds (cable TV, RockBand, Bluray DVD, etc.), organize a party or special event (we're well equipped), meet kind new friends and enjoy a great lunch, or just stop in quickly to say hello and spend a couple dollars on a kick-ass cup of organic, fair-trade and fresh-roasted (beans delivered twice a week still) coffee or espresso... we're welcoming you with wide open arms!
Thanks again, and all the best!
Dom
you kick ass dom. i will try hard to get in and show my appreciation. i hope things work out for you. god bless.
Hey Billy,
Didn't realize yopu were near T-dot. I'm in South Cali but loved Toronto when i visited. Maybe we can hook up at KindRed sometime down the road.
Peace
Oh...any of you Ontario heads familiar with Rhythmicru? Check em @-
www.rhythmicru.ca
Peace from San Diego
Didn't realize yopu were near T-dot. I'm in South Cali but loved Toronto when i visited. Maybe we can hook up at KindRed sometime down the road.
Peace
Oh...any of you Ontario heads familiar with Rhythmicru? Check em @-
www.rhythmicru.ca
Peace from San Diego
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anytime bro........i look forward to it.
