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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.
Fire burning in Western Canada following election: Saskatchewan premier
REGINA – Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the federal election results confirm there's a fire…
Swedish climate change activist Greta Thunberg to attend Vancouver rally
VANCOUVER – Climate change activist Greta Thunberg will visit Vancouver to take part in what…
The eyes have it: Scherzer embraces 2 different eye colours
HOUSTON – Max Scherzer was taunted over his eyes as a kid. Now he treasures…
Iraq: American troops leaving Syria cannot stay in Iraq
BAGHDAD – U.S. troops leaving Syria and heading to neighbouring Iraq do not have permission…
iN VIDEO: Final ‘Rise of Skywalker’ trailer debuts
NEW YORK – The final trailer for the "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" debuted…
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This little guy probably didn't expect to get the full-on television analysis of his swing…
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Online ordering boom in U.S. gives rise to virtual restaurants
NEW YORK – Frato's Pizza looks like a typical family restaurant, with its black-and-white checkered…
Mural in Edmonton that offered thanks to young Swedish climate activist defaced
EDMONTON – An Edmonton man says he defaced a mural of teenage Swedish climate activist…
Bianca Andreescu makes Canadian history by reaching No. 4 in rankings
Bianca Andreescu has become the highest-ranked Canadian tennis player in WTA Tour history. The 19-year-old…
UK Commons speaker deals new blow to Johnson’s Brexit plan
LONDON – Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plan to lead Britain out of the European Union…
E-bikes pick up speed on mountain trails in Sea-to-Sky region of B.C.
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UN report highlights ‘abhorrent’ housing conditions for Indigenous people
A United Nations report is highlighting the role "abhorrent" housing conditions play in the poverty…
One dead, four injured in weekend crash near Williams Lake
A woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash near Williams Lake…
TRENDING NOW: Mind blowing Halloween light show
YouTube user Tom BetGeorge is back with his Halloween light show and this year they've…
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NEW YORK – One model sashayed down the runway with a leather jacket and a…
iN VIDEO: Deep-sea explorers find sunken warship from key WWII battle
Deep-sea explorers scouring the world's oceans for sunken World War II ships are focusing in…
Thunberg calls for climate action in Alberta but doesn’t talk oilsands
EDMONTON – Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg stayed away from any direct criticism of Alberta's…
Over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac pulled in US, Canada
Drugmaker Sanofi is recalling its over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac in the U.S. and Canada because…
Two accused of stealing truck, taking owner for a harrowing ride in Kamloops are charged
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – A man and woman face charges arising from an incident where the…
Woman, 24, suffers life-threatening injuries after van drags her in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – A 24-year-old woman must undergo multiple surgeries to reconstruct her face after a…
iN VIDEO: Lady Gaga plummets from stage while dancing with fan
NEW YORK – Lady Gaga is recovering after falling off the stage while dancing with…
‘Maude’ co-star, character actor Bill Macy dies at 97
LOS ANGELES – Bill Macy, the character actor whose hangdog expression was a perfect match…
iN VIDEO: First all-female spacewalking team makes history
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