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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.
Family phone plans hinder escape from domestic violence: Women’s Shelters Canada
VANCOUVER – Women's Shelters Canada is calling on phone companies to adjust how they respond…
McDavid says veteran Oilers built to handle ‘aggressive’ Panthers
EDMONTON – The Edmonton Oilers know what to expect from the Florida Panthers. Lots of…
Kamloops man charged with assaulting an officer after police standoff
A 33-year-old Kamloops man is facing several charges including assault of a police officer after…
After a BC wildfire, the trauma continues
It’s pouring outside, but the rain isn’t dampening Jim Hodgson’s spirits. In fact, he’s beaming.…
Passenger in taxi killed in crash on Highway 97 near Clinton
A crash between a taxi and a delivery truck on Highway 97 near Clinton Tuesday…
Lytton wildfire survivor brings plea for climate change action to Parliament Hill
OTTAWA – Meghan Fandrich's voice shook as she recalled grabbing her five-year-old daughter and fleeing…
Ibrahim Ali sticks fingers in ears as girl’s dad tells murder sentencing of torment
VANCOUVER – As the father of a 13-year-old British Columbia girl described his torment since…
BC government to replace fleet of air ambulances by next fall
RICHMOND, B.C. – British Columbia will be replacing its fleet of air ambulance planes by…
Rare 7-foot fish washed ashore on Oregon’s coast garners worldwide attention
GEARHART, Ore. (AP) — A massive rare fish thought to only live in temperate waters…
Sunrise and Edmonton: Hockey cities with big malls meet up in Stanley Cup final
EDMONTON – The mayor of Sunrise, Fla., a city near the edge of the Everglades,…
Rescuers analyzing aerial videos for clues in search for missing B.C. climbers
SQUAMISH, B.C. – Rescue teams in Squamish, B.C., say they have not completely halted efforts…
RCMP, BC Securities Commission deliver warnings to 10 suspected ‘money mules’
Criminals are recruiting people in British Columbia to act as so-called "money mules" to move…
They’re not all on the same political team, but Oilers fever has brought MPs together
OTTAWA – They're not all on the same political team, but members of Parliament have…
African elephants call each other by unique names, new study shows
WASHINGTON (AP) — African elephants call each other and respond to individual names — something…
Rogers scoops rights to HGTV, Food Network, Discovery and more from Corus, Bell
TORONTO – Rogers Communications Inc. has scored "milestone" multi-year deals that will see it scoop…
Rare white grizzly Nakoda and her cubs die in separate crashes in BC’s Yoho park
Parks Canada says a rare white grizzly bear has died of injuries that happened when…
BC’s Eby frustrated at Quebec immigration money ‘at the expense’ of Western Canada
WHITEHORSE – Federal immigration money is being "showered down" on Ontario and Quebec "at the…
Stormy weather heading toward Southern BC Interior today
A weather system expected to track across the Southern BC Interior today has prompted warnings…
58% of Canadians not following Stanley Cup final between Oilers and Panthers: survey
Albertans may be watching every second of the Stanley Cup final but most Canadians are…
Motorcyclist killed passing on a double solid near Vernon
A 24-year-old motorcyclist was killed while passing a vehicle on a double solid along Highway…
15-year-old killed in ATV rollover near Barriere
A 15-year-old was killed in an ATV rollover near Barriere on Sunday. Officers were called…
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What starts as an adorable gopher chowing down on a dandelion ends in heartbreak. Little…
Steady decline in youth hockey participation in Canada raises concerns about the future of the sport
BRAMPTON, Ontario (AP) — All four ice rinks at Susan Fennell Sportsplex are full of…
RCMP arrest two suspects for stealing motorcycles in Kelowna
A pair of motorcycle thieves were arrested over two weeks ago by Kelowna RCMP officers.…