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Howard Alexander
Assistant Editor Howard Alexander comes to iNFOnews.ca from the broadcasting side of the media business.
Howard has been a reporter, news anchor, talk show host and news director, first in Saskatchewan and then the Okanagan.
He moved his family to Vernon in the 90s and is proud to call the Okanagan home.
If you have an event to share contact Howard at 250-309-5343or email halexander@infonews.ca.
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TORONTO – Cannabis companies are selling off growing facilities, stores and warehouses as they try…
Hexo unveils expected savings from strategic plan, facility reconfiguration
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Thailand first in Asia to move to decriminalize marijuana
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Tuesday became the first country in Asia to approve the…
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Hexo receives warning from Nasdaq after non-compliance with bid requirements
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Failing to flower: B.C.’s promise as a craft cannabis hot spot still stunted
British Columbia has been a mecca for cannabis enthusiasts and growers long before the product…
Cannabis has contributed $43.5 billion to Canada’s GDP since legalization: report
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Showy amaryllis makes a perfect Valentine’s plant or gift
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You can now borrow radon detectors from Thompson-Nicola regional library
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Thailand one step closer to decriminalizing marijuana
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand on Tuesday moved one step closer toward being the first Asian…
Aurora Cannabis reports $75.1M Q2 loss as revenues fall by 10 per cent
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New York state clamps down on businesses offering marijuana as a ‘gift’
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B.C. shellfish growers experiencing watershed moment
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Black entrepreneurs outnumbered in cannabis sector that poses structural challenges
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Health-care professionals in Canada request psilocybin for training
About 80 health-care professionals from across the country are challenging Health Canada's decision to reject…
Ontario to allow cannabis delivery, curbside pickup on permanent basis
TORONTO – The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says cannabis retailers in the province…
Supreme Court agrees to examine constitutionality of Quebec cannabis law
OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada will weigh the constitutionality of a Quebec law…
New York City revival plan includes tourism, clean streets, pot sales
NEW YORK (AP) — After two years of the pandemic battering New York City, Mayor…
Feds look to change cannabis drink regulations so Canadians can buy more at a time
TORONTO – The federal government is eyeing regulatory changes that could allow Canadians to purchase…
CannTrust to change name as it exits creditor protection with new majority investor
VAUGHAN, Ont. – CannTrust Holdings Inc. plans to change its name after exiting creditor protection,…
Cannabis company Hexo hit by one-time charges, reports $690.3M net loss
Hexo Corp. reported a net loss of $690.3 million as it recorded $616 million in…
Aurora Cannabis to purchase Thrive Cannabis owner TerraPharma in $38 million deal
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