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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.
Marie Philip-Poulin named Canada’s captain for women’s world hockey championship
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Marie-Philip Poulin has been named Canada's captain for the women's world hockey…
Junos turn spotlight on banner year for Canadian music
CALGARY – Canada's stunning year of endurance on the pop charts will be celebrated at…
Justin Trudeau swarmed while greeting locals at Halifax farmers’ market
HALIFAX – Dozens of people swarmed Justin Trudeau at a farmer's market in Halifax on…
Absent R&B superstar the Weeknd grabs most wins at non-televised Juno gala
CALGARY – He won the most Juno awards but there was no sign of superstar…
‘Leap Manifesto’ not about shutting down oilsands, Mulcair insists
EDMONTON – It is dangerous to suggest the controversial proposed NDP policy road map known…
Belgians find elusive ‘man in the hat’ from airport video
BRUSSELS – After nearly three weeks of frantic searching, Belgian authorities announced Saturday they had…
Notley takes aim at ‘Leap Manifesto’ in address to federal NDP convention
EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Rachel Notley attempted to appeal to fellow New Democrats on Saturday,…
Attawapiskat First Nation declares state of emergency after suicide attempts
ATTAWAPISKAT, Ont. – A remote northern Ontario First Nation has declared a state of emergency…
Annual Day of Mourning in Penticton
PENTICTON – The City of Penticton will acknowledge the Annual Day of Mourning on Thursday,…
Water quality advisory for Falcon Ridge water customers
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The Regional District of Central Okanagan has issued a precautionary Water Quality Advisory…
City provides reminders for bike lane use in Vernon
VERNON – The City of Vernon is reminding Vernon cyclists and drivers of the rules of…
Rolling road closures for Vaisakhi Parade
KELOWNA – On Saturday, Apr. 30, the Okanagan Sikh Temple and Cultural Society is hosting…
It’s Boogie time in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – On Sunday, April 24th, the 19th Annual CFJC TV Boogie the Bridge will…
The K in K-tel: Phil Kives was king of catchy commercials on television
WINNIPEG – Phil Kives, the tireless and optimistic pitchman who pioneered the television infomercial, died…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man located
UPDATE: 3:12 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016 KELOWNA – The 57-year-old Kelowna man who was…
Cost of domestic flights remains at a six-year low: Statistics Canada
The average domestic airfare on major Canadian airlines remained at a six-year low in the…
Vernon Road update: Kalamalka Lake Road
Road update: Kalamalka Lake Road Crews from Okanagan Aggregates will be working along the 500…
Vancouver begins crackdown on unlicensed medical marijuana businesses
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver has begun cracking down on unlicensed medical marijuana shops,…
Russian offer to send heavy water bombers to fight Fort Mac fire in limbo
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government has yet to respond to an offer by Russia to…
Falcon Ridge water quality advisory rescinded
A Water Quality Advisory has been rescinded for residents served by the Falcon Ridge Water…
Kamloops RCMP asking for help to find missing teenaged girl
KAMLOOPS – Police are hoping someone can help them find a missing Kamloops teenager. Police…
Canada beats Finland 2-0, wins world hockey championship
MOSCOW – Connor McDavid's first goal of the world hockey championship proved to be golden.…
Little if any heroin left in Vancouver, all fentanyl: drug advocates
VANCOUVER – For Hugh Lampkin, fentanyl's surge to all but replace heroin on the Vancouver…
Firefighters help their colleagues deal with stress of Alberta wildfire
MEDICINE HAT, Alta. – There are small teams of Alberta firefighters travelling to Fort McMurray…