Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
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.
Indigenous women are blazing a conservation trail
There is a saying in the Kaska language: “Dene K’e´h Didi¯ Ni¯´' Su¯´ge´h'i¯n Ma¯” —…
TRENDING NOW: Judges shocked by mind-blowing ‘AGT: Extreme’ audition
It takes a lot to scare America's Got Talent: Extreme judge Travis Pastrana. The professional motocross…
UPDATE: US banning Russian oil imports as Biden warns of ‘costs’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Tuesday the U.S. will ban all Russian oil…
TRENDING NOW: Adorable otters try sparkling water for first time
Kotaro and Hana are the most famous (and adorable) otters in Japan, and likely the…
iN VIDEO: Fire destroys heritage home on Okanagan Lake in Penticton
A heritage home on Okanagan Lake in Penticton went up in flames today. The Warren…
Canada’s financial watchdog calls TMX ‘clearly non-profitable’
Canada’s financial watchdog says the federal government is “very unlikely” to recoup its $4.5-billion investment…
Experts reject B.C.’s safe drug supply claims
Seventeen months after the B.C. government committed to expanding safe supply, only about 500 people…
Russians take Ukraine nuclear plant; no radiation after fire
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian troops Friday seized the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe…
Canadian pipelines won’t solve Europe’s energy insecurity, environment minister says
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine raises questions about global energy security, Canada’s environment minister is…
TRENDING NOW: New Kids on the Block are bringing the 80s back
The New Kids on the Block's latest single is a celebration of 1980s pop. The…
Document reveals influence of oil and gas lobbyists on B.C. officials after Indigenous Rights ruling
In the wake of a precedent-setting Indigenous Rights case in June 2021, B.C.’s ministry of…
Crown lacks evidence in proving case against former B.C. legislature clerk: defence
A form approving the purchase of a wood splitter and trailer at the centre of…
Russian forces seize key Ukrainian port, pressure others
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian forces battled for control of a vital energy-producing city in…
Industry demands end to COVID-19 travel testing as eased restrictions take effect
Medical professionals and industry groups are calling on Ottawa to end all COVID-19 border testing…
Canada expedites temporary visas for Ukrainians, imposes new sanctions on Russia
Ukrainians fleeing Russian aggression can find a safe haven in Canada using expedited temporary visas…
TRENDING NOW: New Brad Pitt movie ‘Bullet Train’ looks amazing
From David Leitch, director of Deadpool 2, comes a "fun" action-thriller starring Brad Pitt. Bullet…
Trailblazer: Syrian refugees in Kelowna pay it forward
Since first arriving in Kelowna with his family as Syrian refugees, Mohammad Alshahoud has not…
iN VIDEO: Did predatory bird lead to deaths of dozens of Bohemian waxwings in Kamloops?
A Kamloops man came across a strange sight on Tuesday, finding numerous dead birds downtown…
Bank of Canada hikes key interest rate from emergency low to combat rising inflation
The central bank increased its key rate by a quarter of a percentage point to…
Battery maintenance tied to B.C. tug blast: TSB
VANCOUVER – A Transportation Safety Board report says poor battery maintenance contributed to an explosion…
Ukraine’s most vulnerable among those fleeing Russia’s war
ZAHONY, Hungary (AP) — Some of the nearly 1 million people who have fled Russia’s…
Trudeau says solidarity of Western sanctions a surprise to Putin after Ukraine attack
OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he thinks Russia's Vladimir Putin is surprised by…
WestJet Group to buy Sunwing Airlines amid turbulent global travel market
The WestJet Group has announced a deal to buy Sunwing Airlines and Sunwing Vacations, marking…
Murdoch Mysteries’ launches tour experience
Fans of Canadian television hit "Murdoch Mysteries" can do their own sleuthing this fall as…