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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.
Instagram launches teen accounts with private settings, limited capabilities
TORONTO – Amid mounting accusations that kids aren't being kept safe on social media, Instagram…
Dogs bring loads of joy but also perils on a leash
NEW YORK (AP) — The cuddles. The loyalty. The worshipful eyes. There's a lot of…
First-time sex offender avoids deportation with conditional discharge, probation
A Chilliwack man who faced certain deportation to India if convicted, was given a conditional…
Lone chinook salmon makes ‘milestone’ return home to Okanagan Lake
For the first time in known recent history, a lone adult Okanagan summer chinook salmon…
From Chinese to Italians and beyond, maligning a culture via its foods is a longtime American habit
NEW YORK (AP) — It's a practice that's about as American as apple pie —…
Studies on pigeon-guided missiles, swimming abilities of dead fish among Ig Nobels winners
BOSTON (AP) — A study that explores the feasibility of using pigeons to guide missiles…
Animal rights groups object to Buckingham Palace guard’s distinctive bearskin caps
LONDON (AP) — An animal rights group trying to get real fur out of the…
Talking about death can be tricky. Here’s how to start the conversation
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is no stranger to talking about death. As…
A cat named Drifter is safe after sneaking out and getting trapped in a sewer for nearly 8 weeks
DULUTH, Minn. (AP) — A cat aptly named Drifter is safe at home after sneaking…
The ancient jar smashed by a 4-year-old is back on display at an Israeli museum after repair
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — A rare Bronze-Era jar accidentally smashed by a 4-year-old visiting…
As warming threatens polar bear tourism, a Canadian town adapts and thrives
CHURCHILL, Manitoba (AP) — Change has broken, remade and continues to reshape this remote town…
Texts, social media a ‘minefield’ for people going through divorce: lawyer
TORONTO – When Sarah Boulby tells clients going through a divorce or locked in a…
Nebraska will vote on pro-pot measures despite some invalid signatures
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska certified two ballot measures Friday to legalize medical marijuana even…
Four-day rescue operation freed a humpback whale off northern B.C.: DFO
A humpback whale was so entangled in fishing gear, ropes and buoys that it took…
Racist graffiti discovered along lakeshore in Summerland: RCMP
Police are trying to track down the identities of a group of young people after…
Parents look to save costs as youth sports programs get more expensive
When Monisha Sharma looked into swim lessons for her daughter, she decided to take an…
Documents show dozens of harassment, violence cases at CSIS. It deemed only 8 founded
VANCOUVER – When Canada's spy chief wrote a secret letter to the public safety minister…
Solar storms may cause faint auroras overnight in parts of Northern Hemisphere
NEW YORK (AP) — Solar storms may bring faint but visible auroras to the Northern…
Warrant issued for violent offender considered ‘armed and dangerous’: Merritt RCMP
An arrest warrant has been issued by Merritt RCMP for a 37-year-old violent offender who…
Man’s body found in Thompson River in Kamloops
The body of a man was found near the shoreline of the Thompson River in…
What to know about Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music superstar Taylor Swift has officially launched her Kamala Harris era.…
One jellyfish arrived in BC decades ago. Thousands of clones spread to 34 waterways
VANCOUVER – Some time more than 30 years ago, a single Chinese peach blossom jellyfish…
UPDATE: Vernon home targeted by gunfire: RCMP
Police are releasing few details about what they call a targeted shooting in Vernon early…
Suspect arrested after smash-and-grab at Vernon convenience store
A 46-year-old Vernon man is cooling his heels behind bars after he was caught by…