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: 22861

Very local state of emergency cancelled

A state of emergency declared for a property along Mission Creek in the Joe Rich area has now been rescinded. Emergency Management BC (EMBC) had made the request for the state of emergency last week. It was cancelled Friday afternoon. Communications officer Bruce Smith says work to protect public infrastructure along Mission Creek has successfully...

UPDATE: Severe thunderstorm watches end

UPDATE: 2:00am June 30, 2013 The severe thunderstorm watches issued for the North and South Thompson, Shuswap and Nicola regions has been ended by Environment Canada. No other watches and warnings are in place at this time. UPDATE: 3:37 p.m. June 29, 2013 The severe thunderstorm watch issued for the North and South Thompson, Shuswap and...

Pemberton plane crash, deaths confirmed by RCMP

PEMBERTON, B.C. - Four people are dead after a glider collided mid-air with a Cessna 150 near Pemberton, B.C. The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Victoria said the incident happened early Saturday afternoon just above Nairn Falls Provincial Park near Pemberton, about 50 kilometres north of Whistler. Sgt. Rob Knapton with Whistler/Pemberton RCMP said when...

A two-headed turtle!

The two-headed turtle's name is Thelma and Louise. It was born at the San Dieogo zoo. It's both creepy and intriguing at the same time. %%Video1%%

BC Liquor Stores accept donations for Alberta flood relief

VANCOUVER - BC Liquor Store customers can support Red Cross flood relief efforts in Alberta by making a donation at any of the 195 BC Liquor Stores located in communities throughout the province. These donations will help provide people with necessary emergency relief, medical treatment and assistance to recover from the effects of the flooding. From June...

Hot weather develops on the Canada day weekend

After a sputtering start to the season, summer is about to arrive in spectacular fashion. A massive ridge of high pressure will develop on the Canada day weekend. The ridge will bring hot air from the desert southwest of the us to the BC Interior. Beginning Sunday, afternoon temperatures will rise by a few degrees each day, peaking...

Science magic that you can do!

This is outstanding. Amaze your family and friends by turning water into ice before their eyes. It's easy. %%Video1%%

Vernon man throws hat into Westside-Kelowna ring

One of the 7 candidates running against Premier Christy Clark in the Westside-Kelowna byelection is from Vernon. Korry Zepik is one of 4 independent candidates viewing for former MLA Ben Stewart's seat. "As a father and citizen I look upon this candidacy as an opportunity to serve all people especially the youth and future generations...

Kamloops MP comments on wage hike controversy

KAMLOOPS - The provincial health minister isn’t saying who approved pay hikes for managers in the Provincial Health Services Authority. Kamloops MP Terry Lake says the PHSA board of directors didn’t approve the wage increases. “The board stated today that it is reviewing its legal options for addressing the increases, which were not in compliance...

RDCO declares very local state of emergency aimed at preventing damage to bridge

A state of emergency has been declared for a property along Mission Creek in the Joe Rich area. Emergency Management BC (EMBC) made the request, which was granted by the Regional District of the Central Okanagan. Communications officer Bruce Smith says the order is needed to protect critical infrastructure. It's also in the interest of...

Lots of choice in Westside-Kelowna byelection

KELOWNA - There will be 7 people challenging Premier Christy Clark in the byelection in Westside-Kelowna. Nominations closed this afternoon at 1 o'clock. There are candidates running for the NDP, the B.C. Vision party, the B.C. Conservative party and four independents. Clark will be up against New Democrat Carole Gordon, an elementary school teacher who...

Vernon’s top stories this week

VERNON – The week in Vernon began with heart wrenching tragedy, continued with a story about a couple that were just trying to do the right thing, and ended with a reminder that Mother Nature is fickle. A small North Okanagan community continues to mourn the loss of a recent high school graduate who was...

Penticton’s top stories of the week

PENTICTON – NIMBY-ism was alive and well at a Pentiction city council meeting when a winery’s request to serve food on it’s patio was denied. The neighbours applauded council’s decision. It was one of the top stories InfoTel News covered this week in the South Okanagan. A convicted pedophile used drugs, alcohol and lies to...

Kamloops’ top stories this week

KAMLOOPS – Here are just some of the top stories InfoTel News told you about this week. Weed-munching goats are keeping their jobs at Kenna Cartwright Park. The City of Kamloops has hired the goats from Rocky Ridge Vegetation Control for another three years. It is the kind of crime that leaves you with a...