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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.
Speed limiting devices to become mandatory on heavy BC commercial trucks
VICTORIA – The British Columbia Transportation Ministry says commercial trucks above a certain weight will…
Oregon governor signs a bill recriminalizing drug possession into law
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek on Monday signed into law a…
Lamborghini ‘joyride’ by 13-year-old ends in total write off: West Vancouver police
VANCOUVER – Police in West Vancouver say a “joyride” by a 13-year-old in a Lamborghini…
Florida voters will decide whether to legalize pot in November
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Florida Supreme Court issued rulings this week allowing the state's…
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It could be the music that makes this clip of a kitten doing crunches at…
How brown rats crawled off ships and conquered North American cities
Brown rats are the undisputed winners of the real rat race. New research suggests that…
Plans to lift a BC orca calf out of remote lagoon aim for two-week timeline
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – A rescue effort that involves lifting a killer whale calf out of…
Rescue effort to save stranded B.C. orca calf could occur next week, says chief
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – Ehattesaht First Nation Chief Simon John says a highly orchestrated attempt to…
RCMP ask for help to find missing Kelowna man
Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 23-year-old man. Ketan…
No, a judge didn’t void all of New York’s legalized marijuana laws. He struck down some
NEW YORK (AP) — New York's cannabis industry was unsettled this week by a judge's…
PVR Pullback: Bell to delete viewer’s saved TV shows and movies after 60 days
TORONTO – Bell Fibe subscribers are being warned that TV shows and movies saved on…
Mother of Canadian aid worker rejects Israel’s explanation for his death
OTTAWA – The mother of a Canadian Army veteran killed during an attack on humanitarian…
Toxic drug supply claims 177 lives in BC in February: Coroners Service
VICTORIA – The BC Coroners Service says 177 people died in February due to "toxic,…
Father says 11-year-old Osoyoos boy felt safe with dogs before deadly attack in Edmonton home
EDMONTON – The father of an 11-year-old boy killed in a dog attack in an…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon man located
UPDATE: April 8, 2024 Vernon RCMP say a missing 33-year-old man has been located and…
Copenhagen’s hippie oasis wants to rebuild without its illegal hashish market
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — The now-aging hippies who took over a derelict naval base in…
A convicted Southern California con artist pleads guilty in an $18M cannabis scam
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A convicted California con artist has pleaded guilty in another scam,…
BC government under fire after accounting firm accused by Merritt manufacturer of conflict
SAANICH, B.C. – British Columbia Premier David Eby says the government has asked the auditor…
Arrests in northern BC over allegations of trafficking safe-supply drugs
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – Police in Prince George, B.C., say they have arrested two people…
Trapped BC orca calf’s skin whitening, no sign of emaciation: Fisheries Department
ZEBALLOS, B.C. – The skin of a young killer whale trapped in a Vancouver Island…
BC announces one-time $430 rent relief benefit to low-income seniors
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government is granting a one-time $430 benefit to the roughly…
Why this Vernon non-profit fundraiser needs your amazing garden
A Vernon non-profit is looking for some amazing backyards to show off as part of…
Surrey wants to stay with RCMP while province issues deadline
SURREY, B.C. – Surrey city council has released its budget saying if it’s forced to…
The Jon Snow sequel to ‘Game of Thrones’ isn’t happening, Kit Harington says
NEW YORK (AP) — Winter, apparently, is not coming back. Kit Harington has shut down…