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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.
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…
TRENDING NOW: Kayak launch doesn’t go as planned
It probably seemed like a great idea at the time. What started as a potentially…
UPDATE: Missing 12-year-old Vernon boy located
UPDATE: Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023 Vernon RCMP say a missing 12-year-old boy has returned home…
Recreational marijuana dispensaries on the rise in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — In the first three months that Vermont has allowed the retail…
EXPLAINER: What happened to Damar Hamlin?
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The sign on the front of the house says "no soliciting." So this four-year-old and…
B.C. becomes first province to require 3-day contract waiting period for homebuyers
VANCOUVER – British Columbia has become the first province in Canada to require a three-day…
Cannabis-infused figs in Quebec may be delicious, but black market still thriving
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Canada men’s soccer team named CP’s team of the year after returning to World Cup
The Canadian men's soccer team, which won a legion of fans in returning to the…
TRENDING NOW: 2022 in 7 minutes
To say 2022 was an eventful year is an understatement. As we emerged from two…
Avalanche Canada extends warning to national parks in B.C. and Alberta
REVELSTOKE, B.C. – A special avalanche warning is in place until Monday for wilderness areas…
New York opens first legal cannabis dispensary
NEW YORK (AP) — The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York rung…
U.S. Coast Guard rescues man and two dogs from stricken sailboat off Vancouver Island
VICTORIA – A sailor and his two dogs are recovering on Vancouver Island thanks to…
TRENDING NOW: Doggo enjoys some quality spa time
It's hard to tell from the expression on his face, but we're pretty sure this…
The tale of Bunbun, stranded at Vancouver airport, has a happy ending
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Pelé, Brazil’s mighty king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
SAO PAULO (AP) — Pelé, the Brazilian king of soccer who won a record three…
GIG WORK IN B.C.: Trading flexibility for uncertainty, risk and racism
CONTENT ADVISORY Kevin Park’s gig economy career as a food courier began as a research…
Smart homes to connected cars: New tools of domestic abuse make escape harder
VANCOUVER – A phone, a smart home, a digitally connected car — these are the…
TRENDING NOW: Cranky sports reporter covers a blizzard
When the TV station called early in the morning and sent him into the field…
No end to flood watch in B.C., as Environment Canada forecasts more rain
VANCOUVER – No weather warnings or watches were posted across British Columbia for the first…
UPDATE: Missing woman last seen in Vernon located
UPDATE: Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 Vernon North Okanagan RCMP say a missing 28-year-old woman last…
GOOD RIDDANCE: Most Canadians feel 2022 was worse than 2021
OTTAWA – Many Canadians will be saying "good riddance" to 2022 as it draws to…
TRENDING NOW: Teacher lets one rip on Zoom call
The last few year's have been, well, bizarre. Teachers everywhere had to pivot from in…
The B.C. government’s struggle to respond to the gig work world
Workers, unions and experts say B.C.’s government is dragging its feet on pledges to improve…