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.
New Zealand to vote on legalizing marijuana
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – New Zealanders are poised to decide on two landmark social issues during an election Saturday: whether to legalize recreational marijuana and whether to legalize euthanasia. A “yes” vote on both referendums would arguably make the nation…
Aphria reports $5.1M first-quarter loss compared with $16.4M profit a year ago
Aphria Inc.'s medical cannabis business and German operations pushed the company to report a $5.1-million loss in its latest quarter, compared with a $16.4-million profit in the same period a year ago. The Leamington, Ont.-based cannabis company said Thursday that…
Canadian cannabis growers beef up security for Croptober
TORONTO – Long before Christina Lake Cannabis purchased its 32 acres of land between two intersecting valleys in B.C.'s lower interior, the mountains above it were firmly established in the annals of pot growing lore. In 2010, the RCMP found…
A long road: Weed goes on sale years after approval in Maine
SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine – Mainers are getting their first opportunity to legally buy marijuana for adult recreational use, but a supply shortage is a potential buzzkill. Retailers blame the pandemic and a limited number of licensed manufacturers for reducing the…
Aurora increases executive compensation after layoffs, $3.3 billion in losses
Aurora Cannabis Inc. handed out millions in compensation and salary increases to executives as the company was laying off more than 1,000 workers and reporting billions in losses. The Edmonton-based cannabis company's management proxy circular released this week ahead of…
California braces for power shutoffs; marijuana-growing enclave threatened
SAN FRANCISCO – Firefighters and officials at California's largest utility company braced for hot, dry and windy weather in northern and central areas of the state this weekend that may fan the flames of several major wildfires or ignite new…
US Rep. Craig asks supporters to vote despite snag in race
MINNEAPOLIS – A Minnesota congresswoman whose race has been roiled by the death of a third-party candidate urged supporters Friday to vote for her and the rest of the Democratic ticket on the November ballot, even though votes in her…
Legal Marijuana Now Party candidate’s death triggers special House election in Minnesota
RED WING, Minn. – A Minnesota congressional race won't be decided in November after one of the candidates died, triggering a provision in state law that it be pushed to a special election in February, the secretary of state said.…
Ontario Cannabis Store appoints Thomas Haig as interim president and CEO
TORONTO – The Ontario Cannabis Store says Thomas Haig has been appointed interim president and chief executive. The provincial pot distributor says Haig was chosen because of his experience in retail and logistics that he earned while in key positions…
B.C. municipalities want province to share cannabis tax money from Feds
A group advocating on behalf of municipalities and some First Nations across B.C. wants the province to share its cannabis excise tax revenue. The Union of B.C. Municipalities' outgoing president Maja Tait said Friday that 99 per cent of the…
Aurora Cannabis reports $3.3 billion loss for full year, $1.86 billion for Q4
Miguel Martin has his work cut out for him just weeks into his new job as Aurora Cannabis Inc.'s chief executive. The Edmonton-based cannabis company reported Tuesday that it incurred $3.3 billion in losses in its 2020 fiscal year, including…
B.C. unveils new cannabis sales programs to help small, Indigenous growers
VICTORIA – The B.C. government says it will launch three cannabis programs over the next two years to help small and Indigenous growers compete with larger rivals. A farm-gate program would allow growers to sell their products at stores located…
Hong Kong’s first CBD cafe opens its doors to customers
HONG KONG – Cannabis may be illegal in Hong Kong, but a new cafe is offering a range of food and drinks that contain parts of the cannabis plant without breaking any local laws. The cafe, named Found, is the…
Alaska court rules police need aerial surveillance warrants
FAIRBANKS, Alaska – The Alaska Court of Appeals has ruled law enforcement officers cannot use cameras and drones for aerial searches of property without a warrant. The court acknowledged police have a legal right to fly over property, but the…
7 fatally shot at illegal California marijuana growing site
AGUANGA, Calif. – Seven people were found fatally shot at an illegal marijuana growing operation in rural Southern California, authorities said. The crime scene was discovered before dawn Monday after deputies responded to a report of an assault with a…