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

City of Vernon Recognizes Henk Bosman and Tanneke Oordt for Heritage Preservation

The Urquhart house, built in 1912, is a one and one half storey Arts and Crafts bungalow located at 2501 23rd Avenue in Vernon. ?? The Urquhart house is valued as an important example of the English Arts and Crafts bungalow style in a mature setting. The house comprises a central side-gabled front with two...

MP McLeod Helps Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Attract International Investment to Secure Jobs, Growth and Prosperity

KAMLOOPS - Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, on behalf of the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, announced that Venture Kamloops Business Development Society and Thompson-Nicola Regional District will receive funding from the Government of Canada to attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment. “These organizations play important roles in identifying and...

Premier Clark celebrates Okanagan College 50th anniversary

KELOWNA - Premier Christy Clark today participated in celebrations to mark the last 50 years and acknowledge a bright future for Okanagan College. "For 50 years, Okanagan College hasn't just transformed a community, but the lives of thousands of students," said Premier Clark. "As it prepares people for the jobs of today and tomorrow, the next chapter...

Commander Hadfield lecture simulcast at Kamloops Science Centre

Commander Chris Hadfield’s lecture will be simulcast live AT BIG Little Science Centre, October 4 at 7:00pm!!! Astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield will be the next speaker in the TRU President’s Lecture Series. This FREE lecture will be held October 4 at 7:00pm, in the Campus Activity Centre at Thompson Rivers University. Canada’s most recent astronaut...

Giving back to community makes for great Thanksgiving

Kelowna, BC -   Just in time for Thanksgiving the oldest bike shop in Kelowna, Kelowna Cycle, is making the holiday one to remember for a number of people in need. Staff at Kelowna Cycle have taken older, gently used bikes and refurbished them. Owner Pat Rosen knows the importance of giving back to the community,...

Business excellence finalists announced

2013 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE FINALISTS ANNOUNCED KELOWNA, BC – Twenty-five finalists will be honoured at the 26th Annual Business Excellence Awards on October 23rd at the Delta Grand Okanagan Lakefront Resort and Conference Centre where eight category recipients will be announced, along with the Business Leader of the Year recipient.  Presented by the Kelowna Chamber of...

The Kerplunks to play 2 shows at Kamloops BIG Little Science Centre

Saturday October 19, The Kerplunks are coming to BIG Little Science Centre to sing and dance their way into our hearts. The Kerplunks are multi-award winning children’s entertainers bringing high-energy, colourful performances to the stage- with outfits that match! The Kerplunks play catchy tunes guaranteed to get kids engaged, singing along and joining in on...

Kelowna Chiefs defeated at home

KELOWNA - Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs were defeated on home ice Friday night. The Chiefs suffered a 5 – 2 loss at the hands of their division rivals the Osoyoos Coyotes. The game started out Kelowna’s favour with two quick goals in the first period thanks to Kevin Roth and Adam Beatty. It was...

Town of Oliver elects councillor in by-election

OLIVER - It was a close race in Oliver as the town voted for a new councillor in a by-election Saturday. Grower’s Supply salesperson Larry Schwartzenberger beat Mo Basso by 12 votes according to the preliminary election results. Schwartzenberger grabbed 249 votes to Basso’s 237. Voter turnout was low, with only 767 people casting ballots....

Kelowna sheriff honoured for excelling at his job

KELOWNA - They are the unsung protectors of the justice system in our province, quite literally. The B.C. Sheriff Services are responsible for the security and prisoner handling at the provincial courthouses across the province. On Saturday night, the government body handed out one of its highest honours to one of Kelowna’s own. Inspector Nathan...

First ever Run in Colour raises big bucks

KELOWNA - It was a blast of colour on a cloudy and rainy morning in Kelowna. The first annual Grant Thornton 5K Run in Colour Saturday in Waterfront Park is being called a huge success. Before the event even started, organizers were thanking their supporters for surpassing the $50,000 goal. Over 1,100 people participated in...

Truck slams into mobile, close call for Westsyde woman

KAMLOOPS – A startling wake up call for a Westsyde woman Sunday morning. Just before 8 a.m., a pick-up truck slammed into her mobile home on Oak Hills Boulevard. “A vehicle rolled down a hill and struck the mobile home with enough force to jar it off its moorings,” Kamloops Fire Rescue assistant chief Mike...