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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.
Homicide team probing ‘targeted’ death in North Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Homicide detectives say they are investigating after a man was found dead in…
Maroon 5 manager Jordan Feldstein dies unexpectedly at 40
LOS ANGELES – The longtime manager of Maroon 5 and brother of actor Jonah Hill…
Three Miss America officials resign, one apologizes to ex-winner
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – The top leadership of the Miss America Organization, implicated in an…
Penticton massage therapist disciplined for sexual misconduct
PENTICTON – A massage therapist has been fined and is giving up his registration with…
Audience members take unexpected tumble from sleigh at Caravan Farm Theatre
ARMSTRONG – One of the sleighs at a North Okanagan theatre company’s annual Christmas show…
Winning lotto ticket worth $1 million sold in Vernon
KAMLOOPS – One of the 32 Maxmillions prizes of $1 million each up for grabs…
Hunt is on for Kamloops armed robbery suspect
KAMLOOPS – A man with a knife held up the cashier at a Kamloops gas…
Man wanted for West Kelowna break-in arrested in Calgary
WEST KELOWNA – Police in Calgary have nabbed a suspect wanted for breaking into a…
MOVIE REVIEW: Jackman’s a great ‘Showman.’ The movie? Not so much
"Don't fight it," goes the opening song of "The Greatest Showman," sung by Hugh Jackman.…
Tool bag may have caused Ontario helicopter crash that killed four: TSB
RICHMOND HILL, Ont. – The Transportation Safety Board says evidence suggests a tool bag being…
Skiers warned after tracks found in Rogers Pass area bombed for avalanches
ROGERS PASS, B.C. – Parks Canada is investigating several recent incursions into a prohibited area,…
Atlanta airport fire strands thousands; slams travel system
ATLANTA – The nation's air-travel system struggled to get back on schedule after a weekend…
VIDEO: Amtrak train hurtles off overpass south of Seattle; at least 6 people killed
DUPONT, Wash. (AP) — An Amtrak train making the first-ever run along a faster new…
B.C. ends grizzly bear hunt, calls it ‘no longer socially acceptable’
VANCOUVER – Hunting grizzly bears has been banned in British Columbia, a move guides complain…
Screen industry willing to weather job storm to end sexual misconduct, Kelowna animator says
TORONTO – When Kelowna, B.C., animator Jeff Saamanen recently heard that a Louis C.K. series…
Police release cause of death of Barry and Honey Sherman
TORONTO – Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation into the deaths of billionaire Barry…
Two couples tie the knot in Australia’s first same-sex weddings
SYDNEY, Australia – Two female couples tied the knot in Australia's first same-sex weddings under…
Flames threaten Southern California coastal communities as firefighters mourn
LOS ANGELES – Thousands of firefighters tried Sunday to shield coastal communities from one of…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – Nala has spent her young life as an outside kitten. She is very…
Looking for a forever home; Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
KAMLOOPS – Gracie is a large dog who was initially fearful, especially of men, but…
Centres for Disease Control ban on the words ‘fetus’ and ‘transgender?’ Experts alarmed
NEW YORK – Health leaders say they are alarmed about a report that officials at…
Summerland’s Justin Kripps takes silver in four-man bobsled at World Cup
IGLS, Austria – Justin Kripps piloted his Canadian four-man bobsled to the silver medal on…
More meningococcal immunization clinics added in Okanagan today
OKANAGAN – The Interior Health Authority is holding more immunization clinics today due to the…
Heavy snow warning for Trans-Canada through Rogers Pass
If you’re taking the Trans-Canada to Alberta today or tonight, be ready for winter driving…