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

Penticton Vees muzzle dogs; sweep Bauer showcase

CHILLIWACK, BC - The Penticton Vees are returning home with a perfect record from the BCHL Bauer Showcase after a 3-2 victory over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Saturday afternoon. The Vees picked up a 2-1 win Friday against the Victoria Grizzlies and leave the Fraser Valley without dropping a single point. The line of Ben...

Kelowna Rockets down Giants in exhibition play

KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Vancouver Giants 6-1 on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, closing out the WHL preseason with a 3-and-1 record. The Giants opened the scoring less than a minute into the game but Kelowna roared back with six straight markers to earn the win. Tyson Baillie and Rourke...

Millions on the line as divorce trial involving Canucks owner set to begin

VANCOUVER – The personal and business affairs of one of Canada's NHL owners is about to be thrown into the public arena in a high-profile divorce trial that will offer a glimpse into Francesco Aquilini's private life, his failed marriage and his financial stake in the Vancouver Canucks.

Kelowna Chiefs defeated in exhibition play

Kelowna - It was a match-up riddled with penalties and fights between Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs and the North Okanagan Knights. These two teams met at Rutland Arena on Friday September 6th in the Chiefs final exhibition game before the start of the 2013/2014 KIJHL season. The Chiefs trailed the entire game and were...

Yep. Those are kids in that bucket.

Remember when you were a kid and you had to make your own fun? Well these Russian kids had some help from a guy with a digger. Who needs one of those fancy water rides at an amusement park. %%video1%%

WHL Preseason: Kelowna 4 Kamloops 0

KAMLOOPS - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Kamloops Blazers 4-0 Friday night in Kamloops, improving to 2-and-1 in the Western Hockey League preseason. Jordon Cooke played the entire game for Kelowna, stopping 26 Kamloops shots to record the victory while the Rockets fired 40 shots in Kamloops' direction. Centre Rourke Chartier had a goal and...

Penticton Vees fend off Grizzlies; win season opener

CHILLIWACK, B.C. - Ben Dalpe didn’t disappoint in his debut, as he setup both Vees goals, as Penticton edged the Victoria Grizzlies 2-1 Friday afternoon at the BCHL Bauer Showcase in Chilliwack. Dalpe had a hand in Ryan Gropp’s game-winner late in the second period. During the Vees third power-play, Dalpe worked the puck to...

Westbank Lions Hall Inquiry Contact

WEST KELOWNA - The Westbank Lions Club is working to address the complications arising from the Sept. 1 fire that caused heavy damage to the busy Westbank Lions Hall on Main Street in West Kelowna, forcing its closure for the foreseeable future. The District of West Kelowna is helping the club get the message out...

Voice-over guy is a prankster

You'll recognize this guy's voice immediately. He voices the movie trailers that run before featured attraction. Now he's pranking the innocent. Making them laugh. Making them cry. It's movie voice over guy. %%video1%%

It’s a dance move that could prove deadly

There's been a lot of talk about twerking since Miley Cryus' now infamous appearance on the MTV Music Awards. Not only can twerking be embarassing, it can also be dangerous. Just have a look. %%video1%%

Vernon SPCA Pets of the Week

The Kitten - "Cornflake" Breed: Domestic Short Hair Cross Sex: Male Colour: Brown Tabby / None Spayed/Neutered: No Age: Kitten Animal ID: 300196 * I little bit about Cornflake Our little 'Cornflake' is the last kitten from a litter of stray kittens who really would like to go home very soon! He is typical fun...

Fruit growers’ advocate dies suddenly

Summerland orchardist and past president of the B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association Joe Sardinha, 52, has died of a massive heart attack. It happened Saturday night. “Everyone is shocked. We’re all shocked,” current Fruit Growers’ Association president Jeet Dukia says. “It’s very sad. It’s a big loss to the industry. He was respected.” Dukia, a Vernon...