Howard Alexander

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

Penticton’s newly elected mayor ready to get to work

BYELECTION TURNOUT LOW PENTICTON - Did you vote for the new mayor? Probably not as only 14 per cent of Penticton's 25,632 eligible voters cast a ballot in Penticton's byelection. Regardless Garry Litke can scratch getting the mayorship off his to-do list. The new mayor was elected in a landslide victory Saturday night. His tally...

Police toss stun grenade in Kamloops raid on alleged drug house

KAMLOOPS - The Emergency Response Team tossed a stun grenade into the downtown Kamloops apartment before the heavily armed squad went in Friday night. Smoke from what the police call a “distraction device” set off the smoke detector in the home at 352 Seymour St. No one was hurt. There were 7 people inside, 4...

Vernon SPCA Pets of the Week

Cloud is short hair cross kitten. He is white and is neutered. Cloud is another one of our 'storm' kittens and just like his siblings he loves nothing more than to race around chasing balls and rough housing with the rest of the gang. He has beautiful bright eyes that are full of mischief and...

A Twitter look at the Penticton Dragon Boat Festival

Skaha Lake is home to the 13th Annual Penticton Dragon Boat Festival this weekend. There are over 2,000 people taking part. The races from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday. For live results you can check out GO Row and Paddle's website. %%embed1%%

Critical injuries for passenger in Westside rollover

WEST KELOWNA - An early morning rollover on Westside Road has sent a man to hospital with injuries that could take his life. West Kelowna RCMP believe speed and alcohol were factors. At about 4 a.m., the man driving a 2005 GMC Jimmy lost control driving south on Westside Road at Traders Cove Road. It...

Cyclist hit by car in serious condition

WEST KELOWNA - An 18-year-old cyclist is in Kelowna General Hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car. The crash happened in the 2000 block of Boucherie Road in West Kelowna Friday at about 9:50 p.m. “The driver of the vehicle that struck the cyclist was spoken to at the scene and...

Get your geek on!

Sir Richard Branson's company Virgin Galatic has launched their 2nd rocket into space. Here's the video from a tail camera. If you've got the money, you could soon be going to space. %%video1%%

Minister and Kamloops MLA congratulates those marking Recovery Day in B.C.

VICTORIA - Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement today in recognition of the second annual Recovery Day in Canada: "Drug and alcohol abuse continue to have a lasting impact on individuals, their families and local communities. "It is estimated that one out of every five British Columbian residents will be affected by substance abuse or mental...

Penticton Vees muzzle dogs; sweep Bauer showcase

CHILLIWACK, BC - The Penticton Vees are returning home with a perfect record from the BCHL Bauer Showcase after a 3-2 victory over the Alberni Valley Bulldogs Saturday afternoon. The Vees picked up a 2-1 win Friday against the Victoria Grizzlies and leave the Fraser Valley without dropping a single point. The line of Ben...

Kelowna Rockets down Giants in exhibition play

KELOWNA - The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Vancouver Giants 6-1 on Saturday night at Prospera Place in Kelowna, closing out the WHL preseason with a 3-and-1 record. The Giants opened the scoring less than a minute into the game but Kelowna roared back with six straight markers to earn the win. Tyson Baillie and Rourke...

Millions on the line as divorce trial involving Canucks owner set to begin

VANCOUVER – The personal and business affairs of one of Canada's NHL owners is about to be thrown into the public arena in a high-profile divorce trial that will offer a glimpse into Francesco Aquilini's private life, his failed marriage and his financial stake in the Vancouver Canucks.

Kelowna Chiefs defeated in exhibition play

Kelowna - It was a match-up riddled with penalties and fights between Rutland’s very own Kelowna Chiefs and the North Okanagan Knights. These two teams met at Rutland Arena on Friday September 6th in the Chiefs final exhibition game before the start of the 2013/2014 KIJHL season. The Chiefs trailed the entire game and were...