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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.
‘A bombshell’: Canadians stuck in U.K. face uncertainty after Canada shuts air travel
MONTREAL – Mark Sultana says Canada's decision to halt most air travel from the United…
Vernon native Vasek Pospisil wins year-end comeback player of the year award
Canada's Vasek Pospisil has been named the ATP Tour's comeback player of the year. Pospisil,…
Multiple incidents close Coquihalla Highway as winter storm hits
MERRITT, B.C. – The Coquihalla Highway in British Columbia was closed in both directions between…
Some good news for B.C. businesses struggling during pandemic
VICTORIA – B.C. has loosened eligibility requirements for small and medium-sized businesses applying for grants…
B.C. on track for record-breaking year for illicit overdose deaths: coroner
VICTORIA – British Columbia is facing a record-breaking year for overdose deaths and the provincial…
Lockdown to begin for all of Ontario on Boxing Day as province sees soaring cases
All of Ontario will go into lockdown on Boxing Day as the province tries to…
Disgraced former Kelowna social worker granted bail
Robert Riley Saunders was granted bail by B.C. Provincial Court judge Monica McParland in Kelowna…
B.C. school districts share $12M for pandemic safety measures
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says it is releasing about $12 million to school…
Survey finds Canadians plan on dieting less and donating more to food banks in 2021
HALIFAX – Fewer Canadians plan to improve their diet as a New Year's resolution in…
Restaurants try to make the best of their toughest holiday season yet
TORONTO – While Karen Ward and her family cook takeout meals at the Grover pub,…
Health Canada proposes reducing nicotine concentration limit in vaping products
OTTAWA – The federal government says it wants to reduce the amount of nicotine allowed…
No easy solutions to complex problem of high condo insurance premiums: B.C. report
VANCOUVER – A Crown corporation that regulates British Columbia's private-sector insurance companies says an average…
Former clerk of the B.C. legislature faces charges of fraud, breach of trust
VICTORIA – The former clerk of the British Columbia legislature has been charged with four…
UPDATE: Mount Paul Way re-opened after industrial fire
Mount Paul Way has reopened while Kamloops Fire Rescue continues to work on an industrial…
TRENDING NOW: This woman’s struggle to walk on icy sidewalk sums up 2020
There is no doubt 2020 has been a crazy year as we all find ways…
RCMP say Burnaby Hospital fire that contributed to COVID-19 outbreak was arson
BURNABY, B.C. – The RCMP say a fire that has been blamed for contributing to…
Trans Mountain shuts down pipeline expansion project to address worker safety
Trans Mountain says it is shutting down construction on its pipeline expansion project until early…
Cancelled routes, pre-flight tests: COVID complicates holiday travel for sun seekers
MONTREAL – Tania Azevedo wasn’t sure if she would make it to Aruba after all.…
How a new delivery model could save Canadian restaurants struggling with rising costs
High delivery costs are eating into the dwindling profits of restaurant and food companies struggling…
Merritt’s Christmas Elf spreading hidden holiday cheer
A secret Christmas elf is helping people get into the Christmas spirit by hiding 25…
Canada gives OK to Boeing 737 Max changes but planes still grounded
MONTREAL – Boeing's 737 Max aircraft is a step closer to returning to Canadian skies,…
RCMP officers who shot, killed Nova Scotia mass murder happened upon him at gas station
HALIFAX – A new report from an independent police watchdog reveals that the April 19…
No charges against Vancouver police officers in connection to unarmed man’s death
VANCOUVER – B.C.'s police complaint commissioner will proceed with a disciplinary-conduct investigation into the actions…
Criminal investigation launched into deadly CP derailment near Field
FIELD, B.C. – The RCMP say a criminal investigation has been launched into a fatal…