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

The fastest way to empty a pool

No children were hurt in the making of this video. I bet this Dad has some explaining to do once the mother of his children sees this video. %%video1%%

Chiefs make it two straight

Kelowna – A solid third period helped Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs earn their second straight victory in the early 2013/2014 KIJHL season. The Chiefs defeated the Revelstoke Grizzlies 6 – 2 Saturday night. Kelowna took control of the game in the first period as Kevin Roth (1G, 1A) opened up scoring on the powerplay. ...

Spruce Kings halt Penticton Vees win streak

PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Jake LeBrun netted a hat-trick, including scoring the game-winning goal in the third period, as the Prince George Spruce Kings held off the Vees 4-3 Friday at the Coliseum. The lost snaps the Vees season opening four-game win streak. LeBrun scored the game-winner without even using his stick. With the Vees...

Kelowna Rockets down Blazers in Kamloops

KAMLOOPS - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Kamloops Blazers 5-2 in Kamloops on Friday night, opening up the 2013-14 Western Hockey League regular season with a convincing win. Rourke Chartier had two goals and one assist to lead the Rockets, who outshot Kamloops 34-29. Jordon Cooke earned the win in net. Kamloops scored first in...

Quench your thirst for knowledge, Penticton wine studies

PENTICTON - The bustling wine making and grape growing industries are opening career opportunities in a wide range of occupations throughout the Okanagan region. Join viticulture and wine studies instructors and former viticulture program students on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at Okanagan College’s Penticton campus to learn about educational options that can lead...

Kelowna honoured with Open for Business award

KELOWNA – Kelowna was one of seven B.C. communities honoured with the B.C. Small Business Roundtable’s Open for Business Awards at the annual Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention on Thursday in Vancouver. The Open for Business Awards recognize local policies, projects and programs that support small business. This year’s recipients are Kelowna, Central...

UPDATE: Two men stabbed in downtown Kelowna

UPDATE: 10:49 a.m., Sept, 16, 2013 KELOWNA – A Kelowna man has a date with a judge today following a double stabbing in the city’s downtown on Sunday. RCMP got the call at 12:38 p.m. It was a report about an assault at Richter Street and Bernard Avenue. Moments later, another report came in. There...

Professional body builder vs. professional arm wrestler

Meanwhile at an Italian shopping mall, a professional body builder challenges a professional arm wrestler to a match. One has giant muscles, the other strength and technique. Who will win? %%video1%%

Boy rescued in Oliver camper fire dies

OLIVER - The devastating fire that claimed an Oliver family’s possessions has claimed their most precious possession. Cody O’Conner, 8, died Friday, Sept. 13 at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice after he was taken off life support. O’Conner was pulled from a burning motorhome in Oliver On Aug. 28 by the town’s off duty fire chief...

Airport records millionth passenger a month early

KELOWNA - It’s another sign the Okanagan tourism season this summer has been a good one. The Kelowna International Airport hit the 1,000,000 passenger mark at the end of August. There were 1,001,294 passengers, to be exact. “In 2005, we reached our first millionth passenger that year around Dec. 10, last year it was mid-September,”...

Backstreet’s back in Penticton

PENTICTON - It’s official. Backstreet Boulevard is back in Penticton. A dedication ceremony was held on Saturday to officially rename Westminster Avenue East to Backstreet Boulevard. Deputy mayor Wes Hopkin calls it a new era for the downtown. “Revitalization happens in many ways and Backstreet merchants are injecting new life into their part of downtown...