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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.
Wildfire in Kelowna’s Mission Creek park quickly extinguished
A small wildfire was broke out today in one of Kelowna’s most popular parks. The…
Two decades later, record wildfires in Kelowna dwarfed by current season
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Flaring wildfire near Keremeos traps backcountry campers as only road is cut
An airborne assessment is underway for a wildfire in southern British Columbia that has grown…
iN PHOTOS: Injuries part of the job for Kelowna-based freestyle motocross riders
Riding freestyle motocross is a punched ticket to the hospital emergency ward. For those who…
Suspects identified in Kelowna public art vandalism case
RCMP have identified four suspects investigators believe were involved in vandalizing a bronze statue in…
B.C. wildlife rescue group reports uptick in heat-related calls, hospital admissions
As high temperature records fall across southern British Columbia, a wildlife rescue group is warning…
Astros’ Singleton ponders what career could have been if minor league marijuana testing ended sooner
HOUSTON (AP) — In 2018, Jon Singleton requested his release from the Houston Astros after…
Alberta bid winner for donair costume says all about provincial pride — and lettuce
EDMONTON – The Edmonton business owner who forked out $16,000 in a government-sponsored bidding war…
TRENDING NOW: When you’re the father of daughters
This guy is the hands down winner of dad of the year. And can we…
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Unique volunteer opportunity in Penticton: parade float driver
Penticton Peach Festival has a rather unique volunteer opportunity. Organizers of the annual event, which…
Vernon RCMP release image of suspect in business assault
Police have released an image of a suspect they believe assaulted an employee at a…
Pedestrian struck and killed on highway in Similkameen
A 48-year-old South Okanagan woman was killed walking on Highway 3 in Cawston last night.…
Legendary rockers Finger Eleven add Vernon to North America tour
One of the best selling bands to emerge from the Great White North will be…
Jeep driver killed in crash with logging truck near Williams Lake
The driver of a Jeep Gladiator died in a crash with a logging truck west…
Police on hunt for Kelowna public art vandals
RCMP are on the lookout for four suspects who investigators believe were involved in knocking…
Mexican tourist disappeared without a trace in South Okanagan
Mexican tourist Carlos Aranda Burgoin had a brief conversation with an RCMP officer at a…
Kansas police and a small newspaper are at the center of a 1st Amendment fight after a newsroom raid
MARION, Kan. (AP) — A small newspaper and a police department in Kansas are at…
TRENDING NOW: Puppy gets angry at hiccups
Nothing is more adorable than a puppy unless, of course, that puppy has the hiccups.…
Devastating disease impacting bighorn sheep found in eastern Okanagan herds
Agencies on both sides of the border are working to help bighorn sheep after learning…
Dozens of smuggled people found working in ‘horrible’ conditions at illegal California pot plant
MERCED, Calif. (AP) — Dozens of people who apparently were smuggled into the United States…
Decade after Slocan Valley jet fuel spill, judge to hear Lemon Creek class action
Residents of the Slocan Valley will finally have their day in court seeking compensation for…
Western North Carolina tribe to vote on broader legalization of adult use of marijuana
CHEROKEE, N.C. (AP) — Members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians will vote in…
Adidas to release second batch of Yeezy sneakers after breakup with Ye
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