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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.
What marijuana reclassification means for the United States
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is moving toward reclassifying marijuana as a…
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound, scientists say
WASHINGTON (AP) — An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical…
Older adults’ brains ‘rewarded’ by music they don’t even like, B.C. researcher finds
BURNABY, B.C. – A researcher at British Columbia's Simon Fraser University says the brains of…
London Drugs rebuilding data infrastructure after cybersecurity breach
VANCOUVER – Retailer London Drugs says it's rebuilding its data infrastructure with the help of…
Quesnel censures mayor, saying his actions jeopardize Indigenous relations
Councillors in Quesnel have voted unanimously to censure their mayor, saying his actions related to…
Police order BC woman who praised Hamas not to protest for five months
VANCOUVER – A pro-Palestinian activist group says its international co-ordinator, who was arrested in a…
Galen Weston pushes back on ‘misguided criticism’ of Loblaw as boycott begins
BRAMPTON, Ont. – Loblaw chairman Galen Weston, as well as the company's new chief executive,…
UPDATE: Crews get handle on fire at historic church in downtown Kamloops
Kamloops fire crews are battling a blaze at a historic church in downtown Kamloops. The…
London Drugs phone lines working, stores still closed after cybersecurity incident
VANCOUVER – London Drugs says its phone lines are working again after being taken offline…
BC launches portal to help find hotel rooms for emergency evacuees
VICTORIA – British Columbia's hotel association says a new central booking portal will help speed…
Biden’s historic marijuana shift is his latest election year move for young voters
PHOENIX (AP) — President Joe Biden may eventually ban TikTok, but he's moving to give…
Want to spend the night in a Paris museum or a house owned by Prince? Airbnb plans to list them
In a mad mix of game-show glitter and marketing flash, Airbnb is offering customers a…
TRENDING NOW: Turtle on wheels keeps up with cat friend
This turtle just wanted to play with his cat buddy but he couldn't keep up.…
Hate-crime probe: Vancouver woman arrested over speech that praised Hamas attack
VANCOUVER – Police say a 44-year-old woman has been arrested in a hate-crime investigation over…
BC auditor general to review government’s response to 2021 Lytton wildfire
LYTTON, B.C. – British Columbia's auditor general says his office is doing a review of…
Safety gear and training helped BC wildfire pilot survive crash
RICHMOND, B.C. – A Transportation Safety Board report says experience, recent training and safety equipment…
Cool, rainy April in Kamloops and the Okanagan
If you were thinking April was a cool and wet month in the Okanagan and…
B.C. Conservatives’ ‘biological sex’ sports bill is quickly quashed in legislature
VICTORIA – A proposal by British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad to use "biological sex"…
Hedge fire spreads to damage home, vehicles and boats in Kelowna
A large hedge fire yesterday afternoon in Kelowna spread to a home and three other…
Florida Democrats hope abortion and marijuana questions draw young voters despite low enthusiasm
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Jordan Vassallo is lukewarm about casting her first presidential…
iN PHOTOS: Paris Olympic athletes to feast on freshly baked bread, cheeses and veggie options
PARIS (AP) — Freshly cooked bread, select cheeses and a broad veggie offer will be…
TRENDING NOW: Dad dresses as mom, family loses it
When dad dressed up like mom, no one could keep it together. His wife almost…
Rash of car thefts spark warning from South Okanagan RCMP to lock it or lose it
The theft of six vehicles in seven days in the South Okanagan has prompted police…
Cyclist seriously injured in Penticton hit and run
A woman riding in a group of cyclists Sunday morning in Penticton fell off her…