Howard Alexander

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.

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  • Joined: June 03, 2013
  • Articles: 22882

Looking for a forever home, Vernon SPCA pets of the week

Daisy Breed: Bull Terrier Cross Sex: Female Colour: White Spayed/Neutered: Yes Age: Senior I have been microchipped. Microchip Number: 034 520 014 Animal ID: 311469 (Please take note of the Animal ID if contacting the shelters about this animal) %%image2%% Lucia Lucia is a quiet girl who came to us as a stray. Lucia tends...

Looking for a forever home, Penticton SPCA Pets of the Week

Willow Willow came to the shelter with kittens. She was quite a loving mom. She even takes care of all the new kittens that come into the rooms! She has since been spayed and is now looking for a home. She gets along with other cats and would do well with families, single people or...

The Twitter Story: Breast cancer is the cause as thousands raise dollars and awareness

The CIBC Run for the Cure drew thousands of pink clad people in communities throughout the country including Kamloops, Kelowna and Vernon on Sunday. The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation annual event is Canada’s largest single day, volunteer led fundraising event. It was founded by a small group of volunteers who wanted to raise awareness and...

Looking for a forever home, Kelowna SPCA pets of the week

Scooby Hi there! My name is Scooby and I love life! I am a very interactive, happy cat who gets along with everybody!! I would be great for children as I am super 'paws-on'! If you would like a super cuddly, playful kitty look at me! I cannot wait to put on a show! Please...

Weekend box office leader falls to “Gravity”

LOS ANGELES — The Sandra Bullock-George Clooney space drama "Gravity" rocketed to the top of the box office and into industry record books during its opening weekend.

B.C. guy speeds down drainage ditch in kayak

Small HD cameras you can attach to your head were made for adrenaline junkies like Ben Marr. Marr likes to risk his life in kayaks. This time Marr take his plastic coffin down the Lions Bay concrete drainage ditch. It was built to prevent landslides in the area. Marr figures his top speed was around...

Knights slay Kelowna Chiefs on home ice

KELOWNA - Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs were defeated on home ice Saturday night. The Chiefs suffered a 2 – 1 overtime loss at the hands of the North Okanagan Knights. The game was scoreless until the second period when Jagger Bowls scored his eighth goal of the season.  Alex Gran had the assist. Connor...

Penticton Vees muzzle Bulldogs, remain undefeated at home

PENTICTON - A new look energy line provided just that for the Penticton Vees Saturday, in a 6-2 win over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs at the SOEC. Matt Serratore, playing on the “trench line” in place of the injured Cam Amantea, made the most of the opportunity. Serratore scored his BCHL goal and finished with...

Kelowna Rockets double up on visiting Winterhawks

KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Portland Winterhawks 6-3 on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, winning both games of a weekend double-header against the defending WHL champions this weekend. The Rockets outscored the Winterhawks 12-5 over the weekend series, improving to 5-0-0-1, good for first place in the WHL Western Conference. Kelowna...