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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.
Two families homeless after Vernon duplex fire
VERNON – Investigators are on the scene of a Vernon fire that destroyed the upper floor of half a duplex early Saturday morning. The blaze erupted in the 3700 block of Commonage Crescent. The people living in both sides of the duplex got out safely. “There is very extensive damage to the top floor of...
Armed robbery at Lake Country gas station
LAKE COUNTRY – The suspect got away after an armed robbery at the Lake Country Shell station Friday night. RCMP say they got the report of the robbery just before 10 p.m. A man walked into the Shell at Highway 97 and Beaver Lake Road and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at the...
Reports of men with shotguns force full-on RCMP response
“WE MAY NEVER FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED” KAMLOOPS – The RCMP weren’t going to take any chances after a call about three men wearing balaclavas entering a home on Collingwood Drive armed with shotguns Sunday morning. Police arrived at the house in the 1500 block Collingwood Drive at about 8:46 a.m. They quickly set up...
PICTURES AND VIDEO: Hundreds at Stop Ajax Rally
KAMLOOPS – Over 350 people showed up in downtown Kamloops for a protest against the proposed Ajax mine in Kamloops. The opponents definitely outnumbered the supporters. Only about 20 of the mine's supporters made it out for the rally. The peaceful rally in front of the offices of KGHM blocked off Seymour and impacted traffic...
Problem with hydro line caused million-dollar fire
VERNON – An arcing power line is to blame for a fire that did over $2 million damage to a pair of homes in Vernon this summer. “There had been a problem with the install years ago where some arcing had been occurring,” Vernon fire chief Jack Blair said. “It finally caught fire one day.”...
Looking for a forever home, Vernon SPCA pets of the week
Burt Burt is a very friendly guy who is looking for a home where he doesn't have to spend a lot of time on his own. He prefers to be around people and can be very vocal when left alone. As he came to the shelter as a stray we aren't sure what his previous...
Looking for forever homes, Penticton SPCA Pets of the Week
Amber Amber is a 7 year old Finnish Spitz X, spayed female who adores being groomed and playing in the water. She admits she's not happy here at the SPCA and doesn't make an effort to get to know people until they spend some time with her in our Adoption Room. She'd really like you...
From golfers to kids, school district to buy nine hole golf course
LAKE COUNTRY – What’s good for the kids isn’t so good for local golfers. The Central Okanagan School District has bought the Aspen Grove Golf Course to build a new school and sports fields. Aspen Grove is the only course in Lake Country. It will officially close its doors on Christmas Eve. The school district...
Looking for a forever home, Kelowna SPCA pet of the week
Dexter We'd like you to meet Dexter. He is a very special young dog who will require an active home. He would make a great running/hiking companion as he has lots of energy. He is already an excellent walker on the leash and listens very well. He thoroughly enjoys playing fetch. Dexter is a smart...
Road to recovery financially bumpy for Kelowna rugby player
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man’s physical recovery journey has been amazing, but financially, it’s a different story. It’s been three weeks since Judah Campbell, 24, broke his neck playing rugby for the Kelowna Crows. Campbell broke two of the vertebrae in his neck, but his spine wasn’t severed, although it’s badly bruised. He’s had surgery...
Flood of security-related complaints overwhelms staff of info watchdog
OTTAWA - Canada's information watchdog has been flooded with fresh complaints that the Harper government is too often citing security to withhold documents requested under the Access to Information Act. Suzanne Legault says that since April, her office has seen a surge in such complaints — prompting her to ask for more specially trained investigators....
Looking for a forever home, Kamloops SPCA pet of the week
Awesome Blossom Awesome Blossom is an approximately 8 yr old sweetheart who is young at heart. She was brought to BC SPCA Kamloops Branch from Kamloops City bylaw after she was surrendered to them when her owners were unable to take her to their new residence. She has good obedience and responses to basic "sit"...
Lou Reed dead at 71, reports Rolling Stone
He was a musician, artist and writer who worked right up until the end. Lou Reed has died at the age of 71 according to Rolling Stone magazine. The reaction on social media has been fast, with a collecitve gasp of sorry. The last post on Reed's Facebook page and on Twitter read's simply, "The...
Gospel Mission boss fires back at Facebook commenters
KELOWNA – The Executive Director of Kelowna’s Gospel Mission lashed out at “sick” comments about the poor that appeared in a local newspaper. Randy Benson took to Facebook to give a little back. He’s also penned a letter to the Daily Courier’s managing editor. “It greatly disturbs me to read such contemptuous attitudes,” Benson said. It...
UPDATE: Driver in critical condition after rolling truck
UPDATE: 4:57 p.m., Oct 26., 2013 Hugh Allen Drive is now open to traffic. Police have been at the site of the crash for the last few hours examining the scene and collecting information. The 50 year old Kamloops man who was driving one of the vehicles involved, remains in hospital in critical condition. The...