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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.
Thousands coming to Penticton for Dragon Boat Festival
As many as 2,000 determined paddlers will descend on the Peach City in the coming…
Queen Elizabeth II under medical care amid health fears
LONDON (AP) — Queen Elizabeth II has been placed under medical supervision because doctors are…
Bank of Canada raises key interest rate by 0.75%, says it likely needs to go higher
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RCMP ask for help to find missing Kamloops teenager
Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 16-year-old girl. Liveea…
Volunteer-run Penticton school breakfast program in jeopardy
A volunteer-driven program feeding hungry Penticton school kids their most important meal of the day…
Crews keep close watch on Manning Park wildfire in southern Interior
Wildfire officials in British Columbia say they are working with BC Parks and the Transportation…
Aurora Cannabis buys controlling stake in Bevo Agtech
EDMONTON – Aurora Cannabis Inc. has signed a deal to buy a controlling interest in…
iN VIDEO: Trump mixed top secret docs with magazines, other items
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WILDFIRE FIGHTING: On the front lines of the Keremeos Creek blaze
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The collection of new vehicles on sale is constantly changing with all of the latest…
Canopy Growth, Cointreau settle lawsuit over Quatreau beverage line
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Canopy Growth Corp. and its U.S. subsidiary have settled a trademark…
‘Magic mushroom’ psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit
The compound in psychedelic mushrooms helped heavy drinkers cut back or quit entirely in the…
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If they're handing out awards for patience, this woman wins hands down. The look on…
Château Laurier believes swap of famous Churchill portrait was by a ‘professional’
OTTAWA – The Château Laurier says it's been able to narrow down a time frame…
Stranded floaters rescued on Okanagan Lake near Vernon during storm
The storm that swept through the North Okanagan last night also swept away some floaters…
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Since its inception in 2016, the Penticton Indian Band’s (PIB) Guardian Program has evolved from…