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.
Flavoured cannabis marketing in U.S. criticized for targeting kids
NEW YORK (AP) — When New York's first licensed recreational marijuana outlet opened last month, the chief of the state's Office of Cannabis Management, Chris Alexander, proudly hoisted a tin of watermelon-flavoured gummies above the crowd. Outside the Manhattan shop,…
Cannabis company Organigram reports Q1 profit as revenue and margins improve
TORONTO – Organigram Holdings Inc. reported a profit in its latest quarter compared with a loss a year earlier as its revenue and margins improved. The cannabis company says it earned net income of $5.3 million for the quarter ended…
750,000 B.C. residents in favour of public cannabis consumption: survey
VICTORIA – British Columbia has released results of public engagement on the possible approval of cannabis consumption spaces, such as at lounges, cafes, special events or other businesses where marijuana products are available for sale. The report, produced by the…
As under-the-table market grows, patients urge Ottawa to regulate magic mushrooms
OTTAWA – Thomas Hartle became one of the first Canadians to receive a federal exemption to treat symptoms of his stage-four colon cancer with magic mushrooms just a few years ago — and he was celebrated for it. But not…
Tilray CEO ‘frustrated’ with ‘slow’ march toward U.S. legalization, reports Q2 loss
Tilray Brands Inc. reported a second-quarter net loss of US$61.6 million in its most recent quarter as it temporarily slowed cannabis production because of the "longer-than-anticipated march toward legalization" in some markets. Among the markets whose timing is hampering the…
Aurora Cannabis closes sale of Aurora Polaris facility for $15M in gross proceeds
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. says it has closed the sale of its Aurora Polaris facility. The company says gross proceeds from the sale totalled about $15 million. Aurora announced in 2021 that it would close the Alberta property as…
As legal pot grows in U.S., more kids sickened by edibles at home
The number of young kids, especially toddlers, who accidentally ate marijuana-laced treats rose sharply over five years as pot became legal in more places in the U.S., according to a study published Tuesday. More than 7,000 confirmed cases of kids…
Recreational marijuana dispensaries on the rise in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — In the first three months that Vermont has allowed the retail sale of marijuana for adult recreational use, the number of dispensaries around the state has grown from just three to about 25, with several more…
Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving
MONTREAL – Cauliflower, garden beet, reishi mushroom — these are some of the odd flavours of edibles for sale at Quebec's provincially owned cannabis stores. Quebec prohibits edibles — cannabis-infused food — sold in the province from appealing to young…
New York opens first legal cannabis dispensary
NEW YORK (AP) — The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung up its first sales on Thursday, opening up what is expected to be one of the country's most lucrative markets for cannabis — underscored by…
New York to open first legal pot dispensary by year’s end
NEW YORK (AP) — The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York is set to open Dec. 29, marking a long-awaited launch of a cannabis industry that could become one of the country's most lucrative. Gov. Kathy Hochul…
Hexo reports $52.1M net loss in Q2, announces share consolidation
GATINEAU, Que. – Hexo Corp. says its most recent quarter delivered a $52.1 million net loss as the cannabis company purged unprofitable products and streamlined its business. The Gatineau, Que.-based firm's first quarter net loss compared with a net loss…
Court case against ex-CannTrust leaders should prompt OSC ‘soul-searching’: experts
TORONTO – Legal experts say the acquittal of three former cannabis executives should prompt the Ontario Securities Commission to do some "deep soul searching." The Thursday acquittal of ex-CannTrust Holdings Inc. chief executive Peter Aceto, chairman Eric Paul and vice-chair…
Former CannTrust leaders acquitted in unlicensed growing trial
TORONTO – An Ontario court has acquitted three former cannabis leaders charged with offences linked to unlicensed growing at a Niagara area greenhouse. The ex-CannTrust Holdings Inc. executives Peter Aceto, Eric Paul and Mark Litwin were freed of their charges…
OSC says no reasonable prospect of conviction in CannTrust case
TORONTO – The Ontario Securities Commission says it no longer has a reasonable prospect of convicting three former cannabis company leaders linked to securities offences at CannTrust Holdings Inc. The regulator's lawyer Dihim Emami made the admission on Wednesday at…