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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.
‘What keeps me up at night’: Trump’s trade czar explains hawkish moves on China
WASHINGTON – It was President Donald Trump who announced a broad trade offensive against China…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP arrest man wanted for assault
UPDATE: 10:06 a.m. April 23, 2018 VERNON – A man wanted by Vernon RCMP on…
Lead Trump lawyer in Russia probe leaves in legal shake-up
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's lead lawyer in the special counsel's Russia investigation has resigned…
Winter won’t give up on high elevation highways in Southern Interior
Environment Canada is already warning about the nasty weather expected on highways through mountain passes…
Celine Dion cancels more shows, says she needs ‘minimally invasive’ ear surgery
Celine Dion has cancelled a string of shows between March 27 and April 18 due…
TRENDING NOW: Please give the parrot some ice cream
This hilarious parrot wants ice cream. In fact, it's the only thing this demanding bird…
B.C. university develops program to help kids cope with overdose crisis
NANAIMO, B.C. – Prof. Teri Derksen says an unforgettable image of children playing overdose games…
Association reviews search data for new clues in open cases in B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Members of a volunteer search and rescue organization are reviewing what they…
Winter conditions expected on Interior high elevation highways
It may be spring according to the calendar but winter isn’t giving up on upper…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Kelowna woman
UPDATE: 9:28 a.m. March 21, 2018 KELOWNA – RCMP say a missing 57-year-old Kelowna woman…
VIDEO: Austin bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself…
TRENDING NOW: You dirty rat
This pet rat just can't keep its hands — and teeth — off its owner's…
Facebook whistleblower pushed data-mining boundaries in Canada: source
OTTAWA – A Canadian data expert who set off an international uproar over the alleged…
Uber suspends self-driving car tests after pedestrian death
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Uber suspended all of its self-driving testing Monday after what is believed…
Aeroplan members to start earning miles on Amazon purchases next month
MONTREAL – Aeroplan members will be able to earn points on most of their purchases…
Canada sending helicopter force for 12 months to support UN mission in Mali
OTTAWA – Canada's defence and foreign affairs ministers have confirmed the Liberal government's plan to…
TRENDING NOW: New RCMP techniques to test for pot impairment
It will soon be legal to consume recreational marijuana in Canada so police need new…
Amid spy row, UK accuses Russia of stockpiling a nerve agent
LONDON – Britain's foreign minister said Sunday that he has evidence Russia has been stockpiling…
Flair Airlines flight lands safely at Kelowna airport
KELOWNA – An aircraft that took off from the Kelowna airport this afternoon developed a…
‘Innocent bystander’ dies after shooting at Toronto bowling alley
TORONTO – A bystander died following an incident in which a man was chased down…
Russia votes but outcome is clear: 6 more years of Putin
MOSCOW – Russia's presidential election was tainted Sunday by unprecedented pressure on voters to turn…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Cruz is a domestic longhair cat looking for a forever home. Chelsea Taylor…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Ginger is a gorgeous 12-year-old ginger cat looking for a home to retire…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Caleb is a big, fluffy cat looking for a forever home. Mary Whittaker…