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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.
Last Mt. Law wildfire evacuation order lifted in Central Okanagan
The last property under evacuation order due to the Mt. Law wildfire burning near West…
5 tips for fostering a successful hybrid workplace
Businesses figured out how to work remotely on the fly when COVID-19 rapidly disrupted our…
Tokyo Smoke cannabis stores to open at four Ontario malls: Canopy Growth
SMITHS FALLS, Ont. – Canopy Growth Corp. says its Ontario franchisee will open Tokyo Smoke…
iN PHOTOS: Al Capone’s favourite gun, personal items head to auction
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Al Capone is infamous for having been a ruthless mob boss,…
Get ready to share the road from 100 Mile House to Vernon with military trucks
As the Canadian Armed Forces moves troops and equipment where they are needed in the…
‘Wagging tails, lots of licks’: Vernon dog control looking after 14 puppy evacuees
A complaint about excessive barking in Vernon turned into quite the tale for local dog…
North Okanagan RCMP need help to find man wanted for sexual assault
A 40-year-old man with outstanding warrants could be in the Vernon area. Michael Douglas McKeeman,…
Going to watch a Kelowna Rockets game? You’ll need to show vaccine proof
Kelowna's Prospera Place announced today it will be adhering to the province’s new vaccine card…
TRENDING NOW: Stubborn Polish farmer combines between apartment buildings
A Polish farmer, who didn't want to sell his land to developers, continues to farm…
RCMP say speed a factor in crash that took lives of 3 hockey players in Surrey
SURREY, B.C. – Mounties say their initial investigation shows speed was a factor in a…
Swimmers warned to avoid taking a dip in north end of Kalamalka Lake
High bacterial counts in the water has the Coldstream again warning swimmers to stay out…
Australian farmer mourns beloved aunt with heart-shaped love ewes
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian farmer couldn’t go to his aunt’s funeral because of…
New Brunswick cannabis producers to be able to sell their products at their own facilities
FREDERICTON – Licensed cannabis producers in New Brunswick now have the option to sell their…
Why so blue, B.C.’s little ling cod?
Five years ago, marine ecologist Aaron Galloway surfaced with a ling cod he had spearfished…
What do we know about breakthrough COVID cases? Experts break down the science
As COVID-19 cases rise through parts of the country, experts expect the number of infections…
Vancouver police search for owners of $12K worth of dental gold
Vancouver police say they are searching for the owner of thousands of dollars of dental…
TRENDING NOW: When shopping carts attack
The person who posted this video called it Attack of the Shopping Carts and that's…
Fire and Flower buying PotGuide cannabis website for US$8.5M in cash and shares
TORONTO – Cannabis retailer Fire and Flower Holdings Corp. has signed a deal to buy…
North Okanagan RCMP asking for help to find missing man
Police are asking for the public’s help to find a 45-year-old man who has been…
B.C. sees jump in COVID-19 vaccine bookings and registrations
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says the number of people registering for and making…
Past Present Perfect: Mixing traditional, contemporary décor
The freshest style in decor these days is … mixing styles. Traditional and contemporary often…
Low wages, instability to blame for industry labour shortage, workers say
HALIFAX – As restaurateurs across the country scramble to fill thousands of jobs, a common…
‘It’s very disturbing’: Expert says sea stars melting away on B.C. coast because of wasting disease
VANCOUVER – Sea stars in the waters off British Columbia that died off in the…
Kamloops eyes $12.3M upgrade to Brock arena, pool
The City of Kamloops is seeking grant funding to complete a $12.3-million upgrade of the…