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: 22892

September 23 2013 03:20 AM

Kamloops apartment fire leaves 3 homeless

KAMLOOPS - There was some initial panic when crews arrived thanks to the clouds of smoke billowing from a Kamloops apartment building late Friday night. In the end it turned out to be a kitchen fire in one second floor unit that firefighters kept from spreading to the rest of the building. Fire crews were...

September 22 2013 08:50 AM

Residential school reconciliation walks draws thousands in Vancouver

VANCOUVER – Thousands of people braved a pouring rain in Vancouver Sunday to take part in a reconciliation walk marking the sad history of residential schools in Canada, erupting in a raucous cheer as the daughter of American civil rights hero Martin Luther King Jr. urged all Canadians to move forward and heal.

September 22 2013 08:44 AM

Kenyan officials say forces rescued most hostages in terrorist siege at mall

NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan's military said late Sunday it had rescued "most" of the remaining hostages held by al-Qaida-linked militants in an upscale Nairobi mall after launching a major operation to end a two-day standoff that had already killed 68 people.

September 22 2013 06:50 AM

Suicide bombers attack church in northwest Pakistan, kill 78 people

PESHAWAR, Pakistan – A pair of suicide bombers blew themselves up amid hundreds of worshippers at a historic church in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing 78 people in the deadliest-ever attack against the country's Christian minority.

September 22 2013 05:22 AM

Omar Khadr making first public appearance as lawyers challenge detention

TORONTO – Former Guantanamo Bay inmate Omar Khadr is expected to make his first appearance in public since American soldiers captured him as a badly wounded 15-year-old in Afghanistan 11 years ago.

September 22 2013 03:48 AM

Oliver votes in by-election to replace councillor

OLIVER - The town of Oliver has a vacant seat on council and nine candidates are vying for the job. Former councillor Linda Larson was elected as an MLA in the riding of Boundary-Similkameen in May during the provincial election. There are nine candidates going after her spot around the town council table. They are:...

September 22 2013 02:40 AM

Large explosion rocks Kenya mall where Islamic extremists hold hostages after killing 59

NAIROBI, Kenya – A large explosion rocked the Kenyan mall where Islamic extremists are holding hostages a day after attacking the centre and killing 59 people.

September 22 2013 02:24 AM

Shutout victory for Kelowna Chiefs

KELOWNA - Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs were able to extract revenge against the Princeton Posse Saturday night. The Chiefs earned a 6 – 0 shutout victory at Rutland Arena. The last time these two teams met was in the Chiefs season opener in Princeton where the Posse earned a 4 – 3 victory. The...

September 22 2013 02:21 AM

Kelowna Rockets win both ends of home-and-home series with Kamloops Blazers

KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Kamloops Blazers 5-2 on Saturday night in Kelowna, opening up the season by winning both ends of a home and home series with the Blazers. Tyson Baillie scored twice and added a pair of assists for the Rockets, who beat the Blazers by the same 5-2 score Friday...

September 21 2013 10:24 AM

Two Canadians dead in Kenya mall attack, including one diplomat

OTTAWA – A deadly terrorist attack at a major shopping mall in Kenya on Saturday has struck home in Canada with the death of two Canadians, including a 29-year-old diplomat who worked at the embassy.

September 21 2013 10:20 AM

King calls for economic opportunities to address injustice against First Nations

VANCOUVER – The daughter of American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. says economic injustice must be addressed as part of the reconciliation process with Canada's First Nations.

September 21 2013 06:41 AM

Chiefs make it two straight

Kelowna – A solid third period helped Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs earn their second straight victory in the early 2013/2014 KIJHL season. The Chiefs defeated the Revelstoke Grizzlies 6 – 2 Saturday night. Kelowna took control of the game in the first period as Kevin Roth (1G, 1A) opened up scoring on the powerplay. ...

September 21 2013 06:40 AM

Spruce Kings halt Penticton Vees win streak

PRINCE GEORGE, BC – Jake LeBrun netted a hat-trick, including scoring the game-winning goal in the third period, as the Prince George Spruce Kings held off the Vees 4-3 Friday at the Coliseum. The lost snaps the Vees season opening four-game win streak. LeBrun scored the game-winner without even using his stick. With the Vees...