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

Race track speed nets driver $483 ticket

Highway 97 is not a race track, although some drivers seem to think so. North Okanagan Traffic Services nabbed a driver early Saturday morning doing 164 km/h in the 90 km/h speed zone just north of Bailey Road. Along with the $483 ticket, the driver lost his car for 7 days. It was towed to...

Crime rates dropping in Vernon, thanks to ‘special attention’

The Vernon RCMP is getting ahead of crime in the city, despite being short-handed. Criminal code investigations of serious crimes were down over six per cent during the three months between April and June, 2013 and property crime was reduced 12.6 per cent when compared to the same quarter last year, according to stats given...

Mini version planned for postponed Okanagan Tattoo

The postponed Okanagan Tattoo will march on next year, but they haven't surrendered the 2013 season hoping to drum-up an audience for a mini-tattoo this coming Thursday. A tattoo is a demonstration of precision military drumming, piping or musical expertise. It's not that painful one that involves needles and ink. Organizer and president of the...

City of Vernon takes a stand on longboarding

The City of Vernon does not want you and your longboard on city streets. In fact, the City doesn’t want you to use your skateboard, skiis, rollerblades, sleighs, snowmobiles and any other form of transportation or sport that could create a conflict with pedestrians or proper vehicles. A longboard is skateboard, but longer. It allows...

Smell of smoke in the Okanagan

The smoke that you can smell in the Okanagan today is not from forest fires burning in the area. It is smoke blowing in on the southerly winds, likely from some of the huge wildfires burning in the Northwest US. There are forest fires burning in Washington State, Oregon and Idaho. In Washinton State, there...

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watch for Okanagan ends

UPDATE 6:37 a.m. August 12: After a severe thunderstorm last night, Environment Canada has no further weather warnings. The initial severe thunderstorm watch issued by Environment Canada this morning covered only the South Okanagan and Similkameen.  But as of 10 a.m., the watch was been expanded to cover the entire Okanagan. A system of thunderstorms...

TSB investigators on scene of Kamloops area plane crash

KAMLOOPS - The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) has released photographs of the scene of the plane crash that claimed the life of a Kamloops teenager. Lorne Perreault, 16, died when the Cessna 172L he was flying crashed into the hills near Cache Creek west of Kamloops on Tuesday. He was the only one in the aircraft....

Thunderstorms keep wildfire crews flying, literally

To say the ground and air crews with B.C. Wildfire are busy today is an understatement. There are 36 new fires being attacked, while bird dog crews are looking for more. There was an interface fire Saturday evening about 30 km north of Kamloops, east of a Vinsulla, in the Wilson Road area. Fire information...

Vernon’s top stories of the week

Here are just some of the stories the InfoTel News team brought you this week: Horse gives black bear rough ride in Lavington They're known for herding cattle, but in Lavington, horses have been herding bears. Mid-August opening targetted for Lake Country highway A touch of fresh paint, some new road signs and concrete barriers...

Penticton’s top stories of the week

Here are just some of the stories the InfoTel News team brought you this week: Mayoral candidate wants to bring honesty to politics Mayoral candidate Brian Henningson will bring his straightforward approach to city politics if elected on Sept. 7. Penticton fighter faces off against former Ultimate Fighter Clay Davidson has a pretty simple strategy...

Kelowna’s top stories of the week

Here are just some of the stories InfoTel News brought you this week. Gangs, drugs and booze taint Kelowna music festival An influx of tourist dollars is not the only thing Center of Gravity brought to the city this past weekend. A strong gang presence, drug deals and public drunkenness kept police and special enforcement teams...

Kamloops’ top stories of the week

Here are just some of the stories InfoTel News brought you this week: Young pilot who died in crash got solo flight approval from instructors Teenagers in B.C. can't get behind the wheel of a car until they are 16 years old, but if they're eager to take the driver's seat, they can get a...

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan

KELOWNA - Environment Canada has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the whole Okanagan Valley. Severe thunderstorm with large hail and damaging winds are a possibility this afternoon and into the evening. According to forecasters, the main threats from the severe storms will be heavy downpours and strong winds. A watch means there is a...

Milos Raonic tops fellow Canadian Pospisil to reach Rogers Cup final

MONTREAL – Milos Raonic defeated fellow Canadian Vasek Pospisil 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) on Saturday to reach the final of the US$3.49 million Rogers Cup.In Sunday's final, Canada's top-ranked player will face the winner of the second semifinal later Saturday between two-time defending champion and top seed Novak Djokovic and fourth-seeded Rafael Nadal.