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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.
Spate of right whale deaths has almost wiped out recent population gains
HALIFAX – Confirmation this week that a sixth North Atlantic right whale has died in…
Canada has ‘broad international coalition’ of support on China file: Freeland
OSAKA, Japan – Canada is fortunate to have assembled a "broad international coalition" of countries…
Like old pals, Trump, Putin make light of election meddling
OSAKA, Japan – Smiling together on a global stage, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin cheerfully…
City of Vancouver votes to demand fossil fuel companies pay their fair share
Vancouver city council has voted in favour of a motion that demands global fossil fuel…
B.C. teen overdose inquest recommends improvements in substance abuse treatment
VICTORIA – A British Columbia coroner's inquest jury recommends improvements in provincial substance abuse treatment,…
Ottawa’s carbon-pricing law valid, Ontario’s top court rules
TORONTO – The federal government's carbon pricing scheme is constitutionally sound and has the critical…
Superintendent of B.C. school district says ‘unbelievable mistake’ to give kids graphic sex guide
CRANBROOK, B.C. – The manager of a public health nurse says she is sorry for…
Prospect of breakdancing becoming Olympic sport draws mixed reactions
TORONTO – Canadian breakdancers are expressing mixed feelings about the danceform moving closer to becoming…
B.C. to argue for injunction on Alberta’s turn-off-the-taps law in Calgary court
CALGARY – British Columbia's request for an injunction against Alberta's so-called turn-off-the-taps law is to…
iN VIDEO: NASA plans to send a drone to Saturn’s largest moon
Get ready to see another world from the eyes of a dragonfly — at least,…
TRENDING NOW: Adorable kitty tries to hide from vet
This smarty-pants feline is trying really hard to avoid his visit to the vet and…
Canadian defence minister urges ‘de-escalation’ of U.S.-Iran dispute
OTTAWA – Canada's defence minister is calling for calmer heads to prevail as a war…
Air Canada reaches deal for Transat, but shareholder approval up in the air
MONTREAL – The board of directors of Transat AT Inc. has approved a $520-million takeover…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Vernon and Kelowna
OKANAGAN – The weather could get nasty in Kelowna and Vernon this evening. Environment Canada…
Poll suggests Canadians could learn more about quirky bits of country’s history
TORONTO – A new poll suggests Canadians haven't made much progress in expanding their knowledge…
North Okanagan city wins Participaction challenge with millions of movement minutes
ENDERBY – Enderby has been crowned the most physically active community in Canada in the…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Yesterday’ takes a great idea, adds too much sugar
OPINION Jack Malik (Himesh Patel) is a soulful if brooding young man, with a…
Ticketmaster to pay $4.5 million in misleading price investigation
OTTAWA – The Competition Bureau says Ticketmaster will pay $4.5 million in penalties and associated…
Pot edibles may drive up life insurance premiums, depending on consumption level
TORONTO – Canadians looking to enjoy soon-to-be-legalized pot-infused edibles could get hit with higher insurance…
Trudeau seeks support from allies at G20 amid China-Canada tensions
OSAKA, Japan – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has arrived in Osaka, Japan for the G20…
Bryan Adams dismayed by loss of work in ‘nightmare’ Universal fire
TORONTO – Bryan Adams is among several Canadian acts who say the original masters of…
TRENDING NOW: 5-year-old’s inappropriate ‘Doctor Strange’ quote
Kids say the darndest things, especially if they've been watching a movie that is geared…
Lawsuit argues new air travel rules violate passengers’ charter rights
MONTREAL – Two advocates are challenging in court new air travel rules that allow tarmac…
Vice-Admiral Mark Norman to retire after reaching agreement with government
OTTAWA – Vice-Admiral Mark Norman is retiring from the Canadian Forces after reaching a "mutually…