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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.
Merritt convenience store armed robbery suspect nabbed
A tip from the public helped RCMP arrest a suspect in the armed robbery of…
Federal Tory Leader targets illicit drugs in BC hospitals
VANCOUVER – Federal Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre says the Conservatives will put forward legislation that…
Kelowna issues warning about community theatre ticket resellers
The city is warning Kelowna Community Theatre patrons to beware of ticket resellers or you…
Two tries by RCMP to arrest Vernon man wanted on warrants
It took RCMP officers two tries to arrest a 34-year-old Vernon man wanted on outstanding…
Valuable precious metal turned into Salmon Arm RCMP
A high value single piece of precious metal was turned into Salmon Arm RCMP and…
RCMP are asking for help to find a missing Merritt man
Merritt RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 25-year-old man. Christian…
Wildfire burning near Fort Nelson continues to rapidly grow
A wildfire in the community of Fort Nelson has significantly expanded as residents in British…
Fine dining, at a new high. A Michelin-starred chef will take his cuisine to our upper atmosphere
COPENHAGEN (AP) — Ever since humans have journeyed to space, their meals there have proved…
BC moves to prevent offender name changes after Merritt child killer legally gets new name
VICTORIA – Offenders in British Columbia convicted of serious Criminal Code offences will no longer…
BC and Ottawa put up nearly $254 million to expand heat pump rebates
VICTORIA – The B.C. and federal governments have set aside nearly $254 million to expand…
Fire officials worry wind could push wildfire into Fort Nelson today
FORT NELSON, B.C. – A fire behaviour specialist with the B.C. Wildfire Service says an…
iN VIDEO: Youth mountain bike program blazing trails in North Thompson and beyond
For Simpcw First Nation member Tom Eustache, mountain biking has been a way for his…
Canadian Blood Services apologizes to LGBTQ+ groups for donation ban
OTTAWA – Canadian Blood Services says it has apologized to LGBTQ+ groups for a past…
Police ask for help to find missing Kamloops man
Kamloops RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 29-year-old man. Daniel…
BC finance minister Conroy says she’ll retire after provincial election this fall
British Columbia's finance minister has announced she won't be running again in the next provincial…
Police investigate assaults at University of Victoria pro-Palestinian protest encampment
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Broadcaster and commentator Rex Murphy dead at 77
Rex Murphy, the pro-oil pundit who was at once the steady stickhandler of a national…
B.C. creates a special homicide unit as gangs involved in 46 per cent of murders
VICTORIA – British Columbia is forming a new police unit tasked with investigating gang-related homicides,…
Suspect behind bars after string of assaults in downtown Merritt
A man known to police is in custody following a string of violent incidents in…
Rivers recede as BC faces prospect of ‘unfamiliar territory’ for drought
Parts of British Columbia will likely enter "unfamiliar territory" with drought if they see another…
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The new iPad ad from Apple seems pretty straight forward. A giant hydraulic press crushes…
Penticton spending $50K to support Adventure Racing world championship
City hopes fall 2025 adventure race will add $2.5M to economy Penticton city council has…
BC court rejects mink farmers’ lawsuits over ban imposed during pandemic
VANCOUVER – The British Columbia Supreme Court has rejected lawsuits by mink farmers challenging a…
Salmon Arm man wins $500,000 on Lotto Max extra
A Salmon Arm man is $500,000 richer after a lottery win. Michael Strauch matched the…