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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.
Kelowna Rockets down visiting Cougars
KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Prince George Cougars 5-2 on Friday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, scoring five unanswered goals to come from behind for their sixth straight win. Five different Rockets scored in the game as Kelowna outshot Prince George 51-28, but it took all the way to the third period...
Olympic torch takes spacewalk ahead of Sochi Games
MOSCOW – An Olympic torch took a spacewalk for the first time Saturday, carefully held by two Russian cosmonauts outside the International Space Station as it orbited some 260 miles above Earth.
Death toll feared over 1,200 after typhoon slams Philippines
TACLOBAN, Philippines – The central Philippine city of Tacloban was in ruins Saturday, a day after being ravaged by one of the strongest typhoons on record, as horrified residents spoke of storm surges as high as trees and authorities said they were expecting a "very high number of fatalities."
A kid dressed as a tiger playing with a tiger, that is all
Just south of the boarder in Tacoma, Washington at the Point Defience Zoo, a little guy in a tiger suit had a blast with young tiger. %%video1%%
Yep, porcupines are cute
His name is Teddy. He's a porcupine and he LOVES pumpkins. %%video1%%
A hit, hit, hit, hit, hit and run
A cab driver just couldn't take it any more. He is rear ended and blocks the offending vehicle with this cab. Things get interesting around the 1:45 mark. The good news? The hit and run driver is caught by the police a few blocks away after he hits a tree. %%video1%%
Steve is both drunk and high
Please, please, please let this be real. It seems Steve has landed himself in a spot of trouble with local law enforcement. %%video1%%
Hydro fireball
Some amazing and really scary video from Quebec. It's of an electric fireball travelling along a power line on a street in Lachine. %%video1%%
Lightweight James Bond
What would happen if the actor playing James Bond was drinking real vodka martinis during shooting? Pete Holmes found out. %%video1%%
Looking for a forever home, Vernon SPCA pet of the week
Sadie Sadie is a very sweet older girl. She came to us as a stray so we have no background history on her. What we do know from her time spent here at the shelter is she is a easy going dog who loves to be with people, she knows her basic commands such as...
Looking for a forever home, Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
Gabby Hey there! My name's Gabby. I'm a little sweetheart who just wants someone to cuddle with. I'll curl up with you on the couch in the evening after a long day of work & all I'd like in return is some tickles behind my ears! I would do best in a home where I'm...
Looking for a forever home, Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
Nikkita Nikkita is a 1 yr old Lab/Pitbull cross. She was surrendered to the shelter as she was escaping the yard. Nikkita is a very timid dog. She needs to be introduced to people and new situations slowly. She needs a more quiet environment and gentle handling. Nikkita will need positive reinforcement and exposure to...
Looking for a forever home, Penticton SPCA Pets of the Week
Tutu Tutu is a 3yr old darling with a great attitude. She'll bask away her day chasing sunbeams, is independent and will let you know when she wants a hug. Animal ID 302374 (You'll need this when contacting the SPCA about Tutu) Sugar %%image2%% Sugar is the diva of the front office, 1½years old she...
Sugar skulls to antiques makes for busy weekend
WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? KELOWNA – Whether it's hockey action, maybe antiques and collectables, some classical music, a good cause to support or you just want a party, there is something for everyone’s tastes this weekend in Kelowna. The 10th Annual Women and Wine Open House for the Kelowna Women’s Shelter goes Sunday...
VIDEO: ‘Ender’s Game’ blasts ‘Bad Grandpa’ at box office
LOS ANGELES - Weekend moviegoers chose sci-fi over slapstick. "Ender's Game" scored the No. 1 slot at the weekend box office, earning $28 million in its opening weekend and sending "Jackass Presents: Bad Grandpa" into second place, according to studio estimates Sunday. Lionsgate's adaptation earned an additional $2 million in five international territories. Based on...