Elevate your local knowledge
Sign up for the iNFOnews newsletter today!
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.
Amazon vies for a larger share of viewers with ‘channels’ service akin to cable
TORONTO – Canadian television viewers will soon have another streaming option that looks very similar…
Experts call for ban on waste exports after Philippine garbage embarrassment
OTTAWA – There is no treasure in Canada's trash and we need to stop heaping…
TRENDING NOW: Cotton candy vending machine
This cotton candy vending machine in Malaysia is quite simply the coolest thing you'll see…
‘Praying to God:’ Man sings gospel as he watches his home burn in Alberta fire
Pudgin Wanuch knew there was nothing he could do as he watched the out-of-control wildfire…
‘Unusual mortality event’ declared as grey whales appear on West Coast beaches
VANCOUVER – The American federal agency dedicated to ocean science has declared an "unusual mortality…
Raptors playoff run ‘bittersweet’ for former Vancouver Grizzlies owner
VANCOUVER – Arthur Griffiths admits he has mixed emotions as he watches the Toronto Raptors'…
B.C. Wildfire Service sets up special camp as northwest fire risk soars
SMITHERS, B.C. – Wildfire crews are arriving in northwestern British Columbia as drought grips the…
Trump prompts protests with promise of new Mexican tariffs
WASHINGTON – In a surprise announcement that could derail a major trade deal, President Donald…
With Trump’s new tariff threats, new NAFTA once again hangs in the balance
OTTAWA – Just as the fog of uncertainty shrouding North America's new trade deal was…
TRENDING NOW: Will Smith keeps the magic alive at ‘Aladdin’ premiere
Can we get a big "ahhhhh" for Hollywood superstar Will Smith. Smith, who plays Aladdin…
Feds eyeing guns ‘designed to hunt people’ as they ponder possible curbs
OTTAWA – The Liberal government says no options have been ruled out to clamp down…
Make StatsCan data on lower life expectancy due to ODs an election issue: doctor
VANCOUVER – Life expectancy rates in Canada have stopped increasing for the first time in…
Alberta says 10,000 people are out of their homes because of wildfires
The Alberta government says wildfires raging across the northern part of the province have forced…
Rare white young killer whale swimming off the B.C. coast
VANCOUVER – A rare white killer whale has been spotted off the coast of British…
R. Kelly charged with 11 new sex-related counts in Chicago
CHICAGO – Prosecutors charged R&B singer R. Kelly on Thursday with 11 new sex-related counts…
iN VIDEO: Trump lashes special counsel after he says no exoneration
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump angrily assailed special counsel Robert Mueller's motives on Thursday, a…
Hotline to help human trafficking victims, educate public launches across Canada
A national hotline to help victims and survivors of human trafficking is now taking calls,…
TRENDING NOW: Blind, autistic singer leaves ‘America’s Got Talent’ audience in tears
Grab a box of tissues before you click on this video. There are some extremely…
Trudeau to raise abortion laws with Pence amid final push to ratify new NAFTA
OTTAWA – The spectre of abortion hangs over the home stretch of Canada's plans to…
Wilson-Raybould says she never had an ‘end game’ planned in SNC Lavalin affair
OTTAWA – Former justice minister and attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould said Wednesday she never had…
A look at some of the ways the Raptors match up with the defending champs
TORONTO – The NBA Finals will make a first non-American appearance on Thursday night when…
Alex Trebek shares ‘mind-boggling’ pancreatic cancer update
LOS ANGELES – "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he's in "near remission"…
iN VIDEO: Mueller: Special counsel probe did not exonerate Trump
WASHINGTON – Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday he was legally barred from charging President…
Judge rules SNC-Lavalin headed to trial on charges of fraud, corruption
MONTREAL – A Quebec judge has ruled there is enough evidence to send SNC-Lavalin Group…