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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.
How to talk to children about residential schools
In the aftermath of the shocking news of 215 children’s bodies being discovered in a…
Film discovery unearths near-forgotten Kootenay connection to marine disaster
Historians say they found a Kootenay connection in the chance discovery of some long-lost film…
FDA approves obesity drug that helped people cut weight 15%
Regulators on Friday said a new version of a popular diabetes medicine could be sold…
UN human rights experts call on Canada to investigate residential school burial sites
OTTAWA – The United Nations' human-rights special rapporteurs are calling on Canada and the Catholic…
Governance, business success relies on connectivity in Indigenous communities: Chief Clarence Louie
Clarence Louie has seen his share of changes since first becoming chief of the Osoyoos…
Crews battling cabin fires on OKIB lands in North Okanagan
Fire crews are dealing with what could be several cabin fires on Okanagan Indian Band…
RCMP need your help to find missing Kamloops teen
RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 18-year-old male. Domonic Cleaveley…
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Doctors are reporting improved survival in men with advanced prostate cancer from an experimental drug…
Pill shows benefit in certain hard-to-treat breast cancers
A pill has been shown to help keep certain early-stage, hard-to-treat breast cancers at bay…
Identifying children’s remains at Kamloops residential school stalled by lack of records
VANCOUVER – A lack of access to records and first-hand data would hinder the ability…
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‘Stand your ground’ defense rejected in Florida iguana killing
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A judge has rejected the “stand your ground” defense…
Netflix tells subscribers monthly bills will include sales tax on Canada Day
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Canadian outpouring over residential schools can bring healing, says survivor
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Vernon’s Kal Rotary donates more than $55K to local groups
Fifteen Vernon organizations will benefit from the $55,700 donated from funds raised during last year’s…
TRENDING NOW: Teen shoves mama bear to save dogs in terrifying encounter
This Southern California teenager didn't hesitate when a bear protecting her cubs was confronted by…
Canadians can expect more remains to be found at residential school sites: Sinclair
The former chairman of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission says Canadians should be prepared for…
A direction home: Bob Dylan album returned 48 years late
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio (AP) — After nearly five decades of blowin' in the wind, a…
Survivor of Kamloops residential school breaking silence and calling for action
CONTENT ADVISORY KAMLOOPS, B.C. – News of the remains of 215 children being discovered at…
Woman donates kidney to hubby’s ex-wife days after wedding
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Life sentence for gangland shooting murder in Kamloops
The man convicted of killing a Kamloops man and wounding a woman inside their Brocklehurst…