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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.
Queen Elizabeth II leads solemn annual Remembrance Day tribute to honour war dead
LONDON – Thousands in central London paused for a moment's reflection Sunday to remember all those who have fallen in combat, as Queen Elizabeth II led Britain's annual Remembrance Day service.
Ceremonial flags stolen from Legion days before Remembrance Day
"JUST BRING THE FLAGS BACK, NO QUESTIONS ASKED."
Just open up, pull it out and screw, screw, screw
We can't believe no one thought of this sooner. This invention will change your life. I give you - Peg Pants. %%video1%%
Daft Punk sung like you’ve never heard before
Daft Punk gets covered a lot on YouTube, but we'd venture a guess the French pop stars weren't expecting this one. %%video1%% In fact, we're beginning to think Daft Punk's Get Lucky is one of the most covered songs on YouTube. Here's a Latin Classical Guitar version. %%video3%% We have to have an A Cappella cover...
Woman hurt typing fake profiles of sexy women for dating site, $20M suit alleges
TORONTO — A dating website for married people who want to cheat on their spouses is being sued by a former employee who says she damaged her wrists typing up hundreds of fake profiles of sexy women.
Gushue, Clippers edge Penticton Vees in OT
NANAIMO - Nicholas Gushue gave himself the best birthday present possibly on Saturday night. The Clippers defenseman, who was celebrating his 19th birthday, scored twice, including in overtime, to lead the Nanaimo Clippers to a 3-2 come from behind win over the Penticton Vees at Frank Crane Arena. The Vees have now split their first...
Kelowna Chiefs lose at home
KELOWNA - Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs six game winning streak came to a halt Saturday night. The Chiefs were defeated 4 – 3 by the Summerland Steam at Rutland Arena. Summerland got on the board at 10:54 in the first period to take the early lead. The Steam would dominate the second period, scoring...
Kelowna Rockets shutout Oil Kings
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Edmonton Oil Kings 2-0 on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, winning its seventh straight game and moving into a tie for first place overall in the Western Hockey League. Jordon Cooke stopped 25 shots for his second shutout of the season while Justin Kirkland and Kris...
Canada pledges up to $5-million in humanitarian aid to typhoon victims
PHILIPPINE DEATH TOLL COULD REACH 10,000
Dig a hole, find a dinosaur
LEDUC, Alta. — It appears that you can’t dig a deep hole in Alberta without finding a duck-billed dinosaur.
Nova Scotians protest as Veterans Affairs offices across the country close
KELOWNA ONE OF CITIES TO LOSE OFFICE
Kid speaks backwards fluently
A proud Scottish family shows off their 10-year-old son Cameron's skills. He can talk backwards flawlessly. %%video1%%
Rockets fans raise over $6,000 on Pink Power Play Night
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets are proud to announce that together with its fans and the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, over $6,000 was raised in support of breast cancer research in the team's 4th Annual Pink Power Play Night Friday at Prospera Place. The Rockets wore one-of-a-kind pink jersey's that were raffled off and raised...
Penticton Vees outscore Kings in Powell River
POWELL RIVER, B.C. –The Penticton Vees snapped a five game winless streak on the road on Friday and did so with an exclamation mark, scoring a 7-3 win over the Powell River Kings at Hap Parker Arena. The win is their first away from the SOEC since September 14th in Trail. The Vees were playing...