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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.
Seal shot in face is being treated at Vancouver Aquarium, release uncertain
VANCOUVER – A harbour seal that was shot in the face and injured by birdshot…
‘Riverdale’ diner in Mission, B.C., to create milkshake honouring Luke Perry
MISSION, B.C. – The manager of a diner where Luke Perry filmed the television show…
Trudeau hunkers down in Ottawa after second minister resigns over SNC-Lavalin
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is hunkering down in Ottawa after the second resignation…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Captain Marvel’ gets an average introduction
If there is one thing that's true of most of the movies in the Marvel…
Aftermath: Alabama’s tornado dead range in age from 6 to 89
BEAUREGARD, Ala. – The youngest victim was 6, the oldest 89. One family lost seven…
Obama tells Winnipeg audience that politics being driven by passions not facts
WINNIPEG – Barack Obama says there is a danger in the United States and around…
London man is 2nd patient to be free of HIV after transplant
SEATTLE – A London man appears to be free of the AIDS virus after a…
UPDATE: Philpott joins Wilson-Raybould in resigning from cabinet over SNC-Lavalin
OTTAWA – Treasury Board president Jane Philpott resigned Monday from the federal cabinet, saying she's…
UPDATE: Luke Perry, heartthrob on ‘90210,’ dies at 52 after stroke
LOS ANGELES – Luke Perry, who gained instant heartthrob status as wealthy rebel Dylan McKay…
NDP MP calls for Facebook investigation following UK media reports
TORONTO – NDP MP Charlie Angus is calling for an investigation into Facebook's conduct following…
Work week starts with a shake; small earthquake rattles central Alberta
SYLVAN LAKE, Alta. – Natural Resources Canada says there has been a 4.6 magnitude earthquake…
Tornado kills 23 in Alabama, rescuers search for victims
BEAUREGARD, Ala. – Rescuers searched for victims Monday amid homes smashed to their foundations, shredded…
Liberals seek to change channel from SNC-Lavalin, focus on climate plan
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will try to shift the focus from the SNC-Lavalin…
The significance of Jody Wilson-Raybould invoking Indigenous ‘Big House’ laws
TORONTO – Rarely are Indigenous laws invoked on Parliament Hill, but that's exactly what happened…
British nautical maps from century ago help B.C. researchers chart kelp beds
VICTORIA – A serendipitous meeting between a professor and a colleague last year led to…
TRENDING NOW: This street is literally a skating rink
Earlier this winter in Prince George, there was a perfect storm of plowing and weather…
CMHC sets target to make housing affordable for every Canadian by 2030
OTTAWA – A federal housing agency hopes to see every Canadian with an affordable home…
‘I proved my innocence.’ Glen Assoun cleared of murder after 17 years in prison
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia man who served 17 years in prison for murder was…
Nathan Cullen joins long list of NDP MPs who won’t seek re-election
OTTAWA – Nathan Cullen, one of the NDP's best known and most effective MPs, is…
Federal legislation for cannabis-possession pardon not enough, critics say
OTTAWA – Long-awaited legislation that makes getting a pardon for simple possession of cannabis cheaper…
Canadian government green-lights formal extradition process for Meng Wanzhou
OTTAWA – The federal Justice Department gave the go-ahead Friday for an extradition case against…
‘Who’s the Boss?’ and ‘Soap’ actress Katherine Helmond dies
LOS ANGELES – Actress Katherine Helmond, an Emmy-nominated actress who had notable roles on the…
Million litres of crude oil released in Manitoba train derailment: TSB
WINNIPEG – Investigators say at least one million litres of petroleum crude oil were released…
MOVIE REVIEW: Huppert adds class to stalker thriller ‘Greta’
OPINION Imagine you're a 20-something living in New York City and you spot a…