Marijuana vending machine : a first in Canada – the fifth estate

At the B.C. Pain Society, owner Chuck Varabioff has something none of his competitors have: Canada’s first marijuana vending machine.

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50 Comments

  1. Maritime Medicinals on February 28, 2022 at 11:47 pm

    Wow ! thanks. Everyone wants to be healthy. Proud to still be supplying
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  2. Good Life on February 28, 2022 at 11:48 pm

    I’m glad this man is doing what he’s doing and hasn’t been shut down



  3. Kikk oman on February 28, 2022 at 11:49 pm

    10 bucks a gram FIRM.

    Ricky why would I pay 10 bucks a gram when I can go it out of the vending machine for FOUR.



  4. Deslumbrado on February 28, 2022 at 11:50 pm

    canada , the greatest!!! can any one go an buy this? or need a medical certificate…?



  5. Victor Chaves Fernandes on February 28, 2022 at 11:52 pm

    will be weed totally legalized in the entire country in 2017 ? is it really true ? prime minister likes and aprove this LOL
    Canada is the best country in the world, beautiful landscapes, friendly people, jobs and economy growing, safety country, you can see the taxes you pay returning as a benefits for you, healthy system, education…
    I will immigrate to Ontario province soon



  6. Murder_ machinexx on February 28, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    high af right now



  7. groovass65 on February 28, 2022 at 11:54 pm

    You should at least get some actual gum too.



  8. Cipriano 92 on February 28, 2022 at 11:55 pm

    Stonks



  9. Franklin Park on February 28, 2022 at 11:56 pm

    So Vancouver police lets him sell weed meanwhile the police pulled over on me in the streets of Montreal at 1AM for smoking a small joint…



  10. steve187 on February 28, 2022 at 11:56 pm

    This is better than cocacola or Pepsi 😀4 dollars for one gram 😳😍😍😍😍



  11. pip dog 2020 on February 28, 2022 at 11:57 pm

    can i have a job doing that pls my dream job



  12. Tiff Troser on March 1, 2022 at 12:01 am

    VANCOUVER!!!



  13. Lrc Dlc on March 1, 2022 at 12:02 am

    YOULL BE RICH IN AMERICAAA



  14. Gates Dubois on March 1, 2022 at 12:06 am

    This is why I love my home and native land



  15. Coding Apprentice on March 1, 2022 at 12:06 am

    The police left happy 😂😂😂



  16. alexanderia wigfall on March 1, 2022 at 12:09 am

    It’s legal now🤷💯😍



  17. Igman - LeBledart on March 1, 2022 at 12:09 am

    we need this at montreal



  18. Holger Färber on March 1, 2022 at 12:10 am

    would i get such a medical need ID card if i´m an alcoholic? 4$ for 1gramm would be a good price for people stop drinking cheap alcohol



  19. Norris Harvey on March 1, 2022 at 12:11 am

    He does 4 times a day needs guys to help him filing it up working hard for his company



  20. Richard beaulieu on March 1, 2022 at 12:11 am

    How about inventing a delivery drone mounted with a vape,bong,lighter,joints to deliver a hoot right to our front doors, please and thank you



  21. Norris Harvey on March 1, 2022 at 12:12 am

    He must see the card first



  22. Norris Harvey on March 1, 2022 at 12:15 am

    Is it legal



  23. Rick Sanchez on March 1, 2022 at 12:16 am

    We needs these in Toronto. Lets all ask Justin to speed things along.



  24. ramzito250 on March 1, 2022 at 12:17 am

    I AM MOVING TO CANADA



  25. sampagna jdjd on March 1, 2022 at 12:18 am

    here, for 1 ounce , you will pay with your soul as currency. Seoul. decent weed, 200$/g



  26. George Müller on March 1, 2022 at 12:19 am

    2:15 Oh I’m sure they left happy alright..



  27. Tim Sears on March 1, 2022 at 12:19 am

    Awesome I like it 2 bad I’m not close



  28. Movin on Express on March 1, 2022 at 12:20 am

    Who can I contact to invest in these machines ? I’m in Michigan …thanks



  29. Rahat Chowdhury on March 1, 2022 at 12:22 am

    Oh yeah thats not gonna get robbed



  30. Val De Maar on March 1, 2022 at 12:22 am

    Did he say "and they laughed happy"" at the end?😁



  31. Diamond & Zander's TV on March 1, 2022 at 12:25 am

    I need to know exactly where this dispensary is located



  32. David Acosta on March 1, 2022 at 12:26 am

    Can you email me details on buying a vending machine like this for California



  33. CyberGreen on March 1, 2022 at 12:26 am

    its sounds cool but what‘s the point of setting up a vending machine inside the store?



  34. chayton fisher on March 1, 2022 at 12:26 am

    This dude looks like an older Ben Shapiro



  35. AceACE SoulGAMING on March 1, 2022 at 12:30 am

    I love weeeed !!!!!!



  36. Edzel Mejia on March 1, 2022 at 12:31 am

    Whats up genius.



  37. hopkins JR on March 1, 2022 at 12:31 am

    God bless Canada ♥️



  38. Just Coconuttgo on March 1, 2022 at 12:32 am

    Marijuana is illegal tho



  39. Norris Harvey on March 1, 2022 at 12:32 am

    He legal



  40. Thor Odinson on March 1, 2022 at 12:32 am

    That’s it, I’m going to canada.



  41. Patref korwa on March 1, 2022 at 12:32 am

    😍😍😍😍😍❤❤❤



  42. Milton Bravo on March 1, 2022 at 12:32 am

    That’s why Vancity´s so dopeeee! I miss get my pot as candies :'( West side y’all



  43. Norris Harvey on March 1, 2022 at 12:34 am

    Cool great guys like this



  44. Raub Gräber on March 1, 2022 at 12:35 am

    is this Marapharm productions ?



  45. Saren A on March 1, 2022 at 12:36 am

    Six dollars for a gram I wish I lived in Canada



  46. jcm on March 1, 2022 at 12:36 am

    "high quality: 1:39
    *pours out shake*



  47. Dr Numbnuts on March 1, 2022 at 12:37 am

    A pilot gumball machine? I’m done.



  48. JC 100 on March 1, 2022 at 12:42 am

    A G FOR 6 WHAT



  49. moonstar ghhhj on March 1, 2022 at 12:45 am

    New Jersey let’s go



  50. Tim frappier on March 1, 2022 at 12:45 am

    Is this thing still around ??