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

Westside Daze parade a hit

A big turnout for the annual Westside Daze parade, despite the clouds and a bit of rain on Saturday morning. The event continues until Monday, July 1 with all kinds of activities. %%Image2%% %%Image3%%

Millions offered by Jim Pattison for remaining shares in Kelowna’s Sun-Rype

KELOWNA - Sun-Rype Products Ltd. (TSX:SRF) says its majority owner Great Pacific Industries Inc. has proposed to take the company private in a deal that values it at about $81 million. Great Pacific Industries Inc., a member of The Jim Pattison Group, and SRF Acquisition Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Great Pacific, has offered $7.50...

Trailer set up for grow op

Expect some arrests over the coming days as the investigation into a marijuana grow operation in Kamloops continues. Just after 2 p.m. Friday, RCMP officers and police dogs paid a visit to a trailer at 891 East Shuswap Road. They were executing a search warrant under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. They found the...

Very local state of emergency cancelled

A state of emergency declared for a property along Mission Creek in the Joe Rich area has now been rescinded. Emergency Management BC (EMBC) had made the request for the state of emergency last week. It was cancelled Friday afternoon. Communications officer Bruce Smith says work to protect public infrastructure along Mission Creek has successfully...

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watches end

UPDATE: 2:00am June 30, 2013 The severe thunderstorm watches issued for the North and South Thompson, Shuswap and Nicola regions has been ended by Environment Canada. No other watches and warnings are in place at this time. UPDATE: 3:37 p.m. June 29, 2013 The severe thunderstorm watch issued for the North and South Thompson, Shuswap and...

Pemberton plane crash, deaths confirmed by RCMP

PEMBERTON, B.C. - Four people are dead after a glider collided mid-air with a Cessna 150 near Pemberton, B.C. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria said the incident happened early Saturday afternoon just above Nairn Falls Provincial Park near Pemberton, about 50 kilometres north of Whistler. Sgt. Rob Knapton with Whistler/Pemberton RCMP said when...

A two-headed turtle!

The two-headed turtle's name is Thelma and Louise. It was born at the San Dieogo zoo. It's both creepy and intriguing at the same time. %%Video1%%

BC Liquor Stores accept donations for Alberta flood relief

VANCOUVER - BC Liquor Store customers can support Red Cross flood relief efforts in Alberta by making a donation at any of the 195 BC Liquor Stores located in communities throughout the province. These donations will help provide people with necessary emergency relief, medical treatment and assistance to recover from the effects of the flooding. From June...

Hot weather develops on the Canada day weekend

After a sputtering start to the season, summer is about to arrive in spectacular fashion. A massive ridge of high pressure will develop on the Canada day weekend. The ridge will bring hot air from the desert southwest of the us to the BC Interior. Beginning Sunday, afternoon temperatures will rise by a few degrees each day, peaking...

Science magic that you can do!

This is outstanding. Amaze your family and friends by turning water into ice before their eyes. It's easy. %%Video1%%

Vernon man throws hat into Westside-Kelowna ring

One of the 7 candidates running against Premier Christy Clark in the Westside-Kelowna byelection is from Vernon. Korry Zepik is one of 4 independent candidates viewing for former MLA Ben Stewart's seat. "As a father and citizen I look upon this candidacy as an opportunity to serve all people especially the youth and future generations...

Kamloops MP comments on wage hike controversy

KAMLOOPS - The provincial health minister isn’t saying who approved pay hikes for managers in the Provincial Health Services Authority. Kamloops MP Terry Lake says the PHSA board of directors didn’t approve the wage increases. “The board stated today that it is reviewing its legal options for addressing the increases, which were not in compliance...