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.

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Joined: June 03, 2013
Articles: 22895

September 30 2013 03:44 AM

RCMP surround Vernon home, arrest suspect

VERNON – A suspect is in custody and Vernon RCMP are building a case after a dynamic police incident Saturday afternoon. What exactly happened is going to be a mystery for now, known only to those who saw what happened behind All Saints Anglican church. Police cordoned off 26th Street around 1:30 p.m. to keep...

September 30 2013 03:31 AM

RCMP looking for witnesses after string of vehicle thefts

LAKE COUNTRY – The RCMP in Lake Country are trying to track down those responsible for a string of thefts over the last week. They are hoping someone saw something that could help with their investigation. It all started back on Sept. 22. At 11 p.m., a man broke into a black Toyota Tacoma in...

September 30 2013 03:29 AM

Tap water safe to drink in Lake Country

LAKE COUNTRY – You can drink the water directly from the tap in Lake Country again. The District of Lake Country has downgraded the Boil Water Notice to a Water Quality Advisory for customers who get their water from the Oyama Lake water source. Lab test results on water samples taken over the past two...

September 29 2013 09:21 AM

New commercial supply ship reaches International Space Station, delivers half-ton of meals

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s newest delivery service made its first-ever shipment to the International Space Station on Sunday, another triumph for the booming commercial space arena that has its sights set on launching astronauts.

September 29 2013 09:17 AM

Vintage Chevy auction in Nebraska draws thousands

PIERCE, Neb. (AP) — A handful of barely driven vintage Chevrolets fetched more than half a million dollars on Saturday at an auction that drew thousands of car buffs from around the world to a small northeast Nebraska town.

September 29 2013 07:24 AM

VIDEO: Conservatives launching billion-dollar free market in medical marijuana

OTTAWA – The Conservative government is launching a $1.3-billion free market in medical marijuana this Tuesday, eventually providing an expected 450,000 Canadians with quality weed.

September 29 2013 04:34 AM

‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2’ tops weekend box office with estimated $35 million

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" slurped up the box office.

September 29 2013 02:31 AM

Penticton Vees cap off weekend with win

PENTICTON, BC –The Vees finished off their home opening weekend in style, scoring a 5-0 win over the visiting Cowichan Valley Capitals Saturday at the SOEC. With the victory, the Vees swept their weekend schedule, as they won 4-1 one night earlier against the Merritt Centennials. Like Friday, the Vees opened the scoring in the...

September 29 2013 02:29 AM

Kelowna Rockets lose at home

The Victoria Royals defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-3 in a shootout on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, handing the Rockets its first loss of the Western Hockey League season. The Royals got third period goals from Trent Lofthouse and Brandon Fushimi and erased a 3-1 Rockets lead before all three Royals beat Kelowna...

September 29 2013 02:24 AM

VIDEO: Sochi Olympics flame lighting goes off without a hitch ahead of mammoth torch relay

ANCIENT OLYMPIA, Greece – Using the sun's rays, the Olympic flame lighting for the Winter Games in Sochi went off without a hitch in southern Greece Sunday, ahead of its journey across Russia's nine time zones and even a trip to space before the Feb. 7-23 games.

September 29 2013 02:02 AM

VIDEO: Miss Philippines crowned Miss World in Indonesia following protests by Muslim hardliners

BALI, Indonesia – Miss Philippines, Megan Young, was crowned Miss World on Saturday amid tight security on Indonesia's resort island of Bali, where the contest's final round was moved following protests by Muslim hardliner groups.

September 28 2013 08:52 AM

Kelowna Rockets host Victoria tonight in WHL action

KELOWNA - Myles Bell and Damon Severson return to action for the Kelowna Rockets tonight as the Rockets host Victoria in Western Hockey League action in Kelowna. Face-off is at 7:05 p.m. at Prospera Place and tickets remain available for the game. The Rockets started the season with a sweep of the Kamloops Blazers during...

September 28 2013 08:47 AM

Highlights from West Kelowna council’s meeting

Morning Meeting: Draft Zoning Bylaw Council received information from the Development Services Department regarding the ongoing review of the District’s Zoning Bylaw and provided direction on key components including parking provisions, bicycle parking requirements, commercial zoning permitted uses and minimum allowable lot size for single family dwellings. The Zoning Bylaw review was launched last year...