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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.
Okanagan lifeguard sentenced to six years for child pornography, sexual exploitation
SUMMERLAND, B.C. – It's possible "an entire generation" of boys in Summerland, B.C., may have…
Iran announces arrests in plane crash as Canada, allies eye London meeting
OTTAWA – Iran announced arrests today in the downing of the Ukrainian airliner that killed…
TRENDING NOW: Cat’s hilarious reaction to toy race cars
This cat doesn't seem to know what to do with the new toy in the…
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An angry series of tweets from the CEO of Maple Leaf Foods Inc. about the…
iN VIDEO: Anger in Iran over jet’s downing; gunfire disperses protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Popular anger swelled Monday in Iran over the accidental shootdown…
UPDATE: Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part-time to Canada
SANDRINGHAM, England – Queen Elizabeth II said Monday that she has agreed to grant Prince…
TRENDING NOW: Family Feud Canada faux pas
On the new show Family Feud Canada the contestants were asked by host Gerry Dee: Name…
UPDATE: Rush drummer Neil Peart dead at 67 after battle with brain cancer
TORONTO – Neil Peart, drummer and lyricist for Canadian rock band Rush, died Tuesday at…
iN VIDEO: US blames Iran for Ukrainian jetliner downing, pledges probe
WASHINGTON – The U.S. promised “appropriate action” Friday in response to its assessment that an…
iN VIDEO: US announces new sanctions on Iran after missile strikes
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration on Friday announced a new wave of sanctions on Iran…
Trudeau meets crash victims’ families amid threat of new tensions with Iran
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is meeting this morning with families of the victims…
Outspoken former federal cabinet minister John Crosbie dead at 88
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – John Crosbie, a former federal cabinet minister who was known as…
TRENDING NOW: Ripple the dog gives no barks about forecast
The antics of broadcasters presenting the weather on television are a never ending supply of…
As wildfires get worse, smoke spreads and stokes health worries
PARADISE, Calif. – First came the flames, a raging firestorm propelled by 50 mph (80…
UPDATE: Intelligence says Iranian missile downed airliner, perhaps by mistake: Trudeau
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says intelligence from multiple sources indicates that an Iranian…
MOVIE REVIEW: Kristen Stewart can’t save ‘Underwater’ from sinking
OPINION Welcome to January, which, in terms of quality movies, is the worst, the…
Uproar in UK over Harry and Meghan’s step back from royals
Britain's royal family scrambled Thursday to contain the fallout from the surprise announcement by Prince…
More vigils to be held for Canadian victims of plane crash in Iran
Mourners will gather at more candlelight vigils across Canada today to grieve the 176 victims…
TRENDING NOW: Adorable little boy falls shovelling snow
This little guy in Newfoundland learned the hard way that shovelling snow is a tough…
Electric scooter injuries surge in US along with their popularity
Electric scooter injuries have surged along with their popularity in the United States, nearly tripling…
Are child crusaders, heroes fair game for adult critics?
NEW YORK – The point where childhood ends and adulthood begins isn't as straightforward as…
Canada will consider more aid for Australia as bushfires burn across country
OTTAWA – Nearly 100 Canadian fire experts have been sent to Australia to help battle…
UPDATE: Canada pushing Tehran for direct access on Iran plane crash, Trudeau says
OTTAWA – Canada is pushing to be part of the Iranian-led investigation of the plane…
iN VIDEO: US, Iran step back from the brink; region still on edge
WASHINGTON – The U.S. and Iran stepped back from the brink of possible war on…