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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.
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something…
Rare white grizzly Nakoda and her cubs die in separate crashes in BC’s Yoho park
Parks Canada says a rare white grizzly bear has died of injuries that happened when…
Rogers scoops rights to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and more from Corus, Bell
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. has scored "milestone" multi-year deals that will see it scoop…
They’re not all on the same political team, but Oilers fever has brought MPs together
OTTAWA – They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have…
RCMP, BC Securities Commission deliver warnings to 10 suspected ‘money mules’
Criminals are recruiting people in British Columbia to act as so-called "money mules" to move…
Rescuers analyzing aerial videos for clues in search for missing B.C. climbers
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Rescue teams in Squamish, B.C., say they have not completely halted efforts…
Rare 7-foot fish washed ashore on Oregon’s coast garners worldwide attention
GEARHART, Ore. (AP) — A massive rare fish thought to only live in temperate waters…
Sunrise and Edmonton: Hockey cities with big malls meet up in Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON – The mayor of Sunrise, Fla., a city near the edge of the Everglades,…
Ibrahim Ali sticks fingers in ears as girl’s dad tells murder sentencing of torment
VANCOUVER – As the father of a 13-year-old British Columbia girl described his torment since…
BC government to replace fleet of air ambulances by next fall
RICHMOND, B.C. – British Columbia will be replacing its fleet of air ambulance planes by…
Lytton wildfire survivor brings plea for climate change action to Parliament Hill
OTTAWA – Meghan Fandrich's voice shook as she recalled grabbing her five-year-old daughter and fleeing…
Passenger in taxi killed in crash on Highway 97 near Clinton
A crash between a taxi and a delivery truck on Highway 97 near Clinton Tuesday…
After a BC wildfire, the trauma continues
It’s pouring outside, but the rain isn’t dampening Jim Hodgson’s spirits. In fact, he’s beaming.…
Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté fined $24,000 in Tahiti over cannabis use
PAPEETE, French Polynesia – A representative for Cirque du Soleil founder Guy Laliberté says the…
Canadians in Normandy to mark sombre 80th anniversary of D-Day
OTTAWA – The sky was overcast but the sea was calm as a dark green…
TRENDING NOW: Meet the Pomeranian peacemaker
Pet owners know it's never a good idea to get between two fighting cats. It…
Kamloops man charged with assaulting an officer after police standoff
A 33-year-old Kamloops man is facing several charges including assault of a police officer after…
Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women’s Shelters Canada
VANCOUVER – Women's Shelters Canada is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond…
McDavid says veteran Oilers built to handle ‘aggressive’ Panthers
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers know what to expect from the Florida Panthers. Lots of…
Real estate prices down in most of Okanagan, up in Kamloops
Prices for single-family homes in the Central and North Okanagan fell last month while the…
BC seniors feel ‘invisible and forgotten,’ new seniors advocate says
VICTORIA – Seniors in British Columbia are feeling "invisible and forgotten" as their advocate says…
Kelowna’s Prospera Place to hold viewing party for game one of Stanley Cup final
The Edmonton Oilers open the Stanley Cup final this Saturday against the Panthers in Florida,…
Princeton couple’s family in disbelief after $500,000 lotto win
When Albert and Rollande Wilton of Princeton won the $500,000 Extra prize on a recent 6/49…
Woman found dead in Vernon home; no criminality suspected
A woman was found dead in a Vernon home more than a week ago and…