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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.
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges on federal lands and in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use…
Ukraine lawmakers vote to legalize medical cannabis and help ease stress from the war with Russia
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukraine’s parliament voted Tuesday to legalize medical marijuana, after the war…
Is Canada’s fleet of water bombers fit for climate-change fuelled wildfires?
TORONTO – They're an easily recognizable part of Canada's fight against wildfires, playing a key…
Top prize in Spain’s ‘El Gordo’ Christmas lottery goes to tickets with the number 88008
MADRID (AP) — Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 will be celebrating…
The high costs of wildfires in 2023: For homeowners the struggles carry on for months
HALIFAX – Seven months after a wildfire left a charred, 1,000-hectare scar on the western…
Now you see it, now you don’t: Banksy stop sign taken from London street soon after it appears
LONDON (AP) — The elusive artist Banksy displayed his latest work on a London street…
The checkered history of the poinsettia’s namesake and the flower’s origins get new attention
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Like Christmas trees, Santa and reindeer, the poinsettia has long…
Eby to target abuse after talking to dad of sextortion victim Carson Cleland, 12
VICTORIA – Premier David Eby says he had a heartbreaking phone call with the father…
Republican proposal to legalize medical cannabis in Wisconsin coming soon
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin Republicans plan to unveil a proposal soon to legalize medical…
Holiday travel angst lingers as airports, airlines gear up for holiday rush
MONTREAL – Michael Morrow is sitting poolside in Cancun, a Corona lager in hand, but…
Vintage gun for teacher’s presentation triggers police lockdown at Vancouver school
VANCOUVER – A prop for a teacher’s presentation at a Vancouver secondary school set off…
Canada faces green Christmas as El Nino follows warm summer, head climatologist says
If you don't already have a white Christmas, the song is the only one you're…
Closure of Kamloops paper part of the erosion of local news coverage in Canada
Jessica Wallace stood in Ottawa's Rideau Hall in June as she and her co-workers at…
TRENDING NOW: This dog is having way more fun than you
It's almost as if this relaxed pup is at the spa. Apparently not all dogs…
How often are vulnerable adults unlawfully detained in BC?
A B.C. law meant to help vulnerable adults in emergency situations may have been unintentionally…
Woman, 72, uses shovel to chase naked intruder from her Vancouver home
VANCOUVER – Police say a 72-year-old woman used a shovel to chase a combative and…
Record-shattering 2023 wildfires voted Canadian news story of the year
It was the year unprecedented wildfires disrupted the lives of thousands from coast to coast,…
Kamloops RCMP looking for help to find missing man
RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 56-year-old Kamloops man. Garth…
Kelowna RCMP ask for help to find missing homeless man
RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 38-year-old homeless man in…
No charges in Christmas Eve bus crash on Okanagan Connector that left 4 dead
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Prosecution Service says there will be no charges stemming from…
Alberta to allow pot shops to sell cannabis at adult-only trade shows, festivals
Albertans will soon see pot shops selling cannabis at some festivals and trade shows. The…
She bought a colourful vase at a thrift store for $3.99. The rare piece sold at auction for $107,000
Jessica Vincent had just started surveying the shelves of a Virginia thrift store when a…
TRENDING NOW: Sexy bird seduces himself
You don't want to be getting between this bird and his mirror. Not only does…
BC secures largest civil forfeiture of its kind at $10M
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says its civil forfeiture office has secured $10 million…