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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.
Global lawmakers grill Facebook exec; Zuckerberg’s a no-show
LONDON – A cohort of international lawmakers is trying to turn up the pressure on…
UPDATE: Courts can weigh in if Canada Post back-to-work bill challenged: Hajdu
OTTAWA – Labour Minister Patty Hajdu defended the constitutionality of the Liberal government's back-to-work bill…
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Vernon’s top cop recognized for leadership on opioid crisis
VERNON – Before Supt. Shawna Baher was appointed commander of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment…
Known criminals to be barred from nightclubs in Kamloops
KAMLOOPS – The city and local RCMP have joined together in an effort to keep…
UPDATE: Missing Kamloops teen located
UPDATE: 11:07 a.m. Nov. 26, 2018 KAMLOOPS – Kamloops RCMP say a missing 15-year-old girl…
Senators to resume debate on postal legislation after taking a day to reflect
OTTAWA – Senators are to resume a special sitting today to examine a back-to-work bill…
TRENDING NOW: Amazing octopus kites
Just one octopus kite looks incredible floating in the sky. A group of octopus kites…
UPDATE: GM to close Oshawa plant, four U.S. plants in massive reorganization push
TORONTO – General Motors will close its production plant in Oshawa, Ont., along with four…
The Weather Network predicts a ‘mixed bag’ of winter weather for Canada
Canadians can expect a "mixed bag" of winter weather in the coming months, according to…
TRENDING NOW: Herd salutes humans after baby elephant rescue
This incredible video is sure to bring tears to your eyes. Posted by Magestic Tuskers, the…
iN VIDEO: Jewelry store workers fight off would-be thieves with swords in Mississauga
Three jewelry store workers wielded swords to fight off four would-be thieves during an attempted…
Heavily armed police storm North Okanagan home to end standoff
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Elections BC cites Canada Post strike action in extending referendum vote 1 week
VICTORIA – The deadline to accept mail-in voting packages for British Columbia's electoral reform referendum…
Mail service halted in Ottawa as Commons takes up back-to-work bill
OTTAWA – Mail service came to a halt in Ottawa on Friday as the House…
RCMP probe centres on roles, duties of suspended B.C. legislature officials: adviser
VICTORIA – A special adviser to the Speaker at British Columbia's legislature says an ongoing…
Winter storm warning for Coquihalla Highway
A dump of snow is expected on the Coquihalla this evening, overnight and into tomorrow.…
UPDATE: ‘We will fight’ in court if back-to-work legislation passes, postal union warns
OTTAWA – The Trudeau government introduced legislation Thursday that could see striking Canada Post employees…
TRENDING NOW: 8-year-old girl’s amazing Led Zeppelin cover
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UPDATE: Two key officials at B.C. legislature on leave amid criminal probe
VICTORIA – Two key officials at British Columbia's legislature have been placed on indefinite leave…
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Canada Post calls for ‘cooling off’ period to allow for mediated talks
OTTAWA – Canada Post proposed a "cooling off" period with its striking postal workers Monday…