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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.
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CALGARY – The Fort McMurray wildfire in May 2016 destroyed almost 2,600 homes and resulted…
Trudeau shoots back at China’s claim it is being ‘naive’ in courting allies
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday that President Donald Trump made good on…
De Adder replacement says he’s been caught up in social media backlash
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Search is on for wedding ring lost in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – A woman lost her wedding ring in Lake Country last month and…
MAD magazine leaving newsstands after 67-year run (Really!)
SAN FRANCISCO – MAD, the long-running satirical magazine that influenced everyone from "Weird Al" Yankovic…
Earthquake rattles Southern California; no injuries reported
LOS ANGELES – A strong earthquake rattled a large swath of Southern California and parts…
iN PHOTOS: Trump, protesters gear up for an untraditional July Fourth
WASHINGTON – In a sweltering capital threatened by storms, the traditional Fourth of July parade…
Kelowna’s Kelsey Serwa retires from ski cross racing an Olympic champion
Kelsey Serwa is ready for her life's next chapter after a decorated career in ski…
B.C. river unsafe for crews after slide but blocked fish could be moved: DFO
CLINTON, B.C. – Salmon blocked from migrating upstream to spawning grounds could be trapped and…
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hits Haida Gwaii region in British Columbia
BELLA BELLA, B.C. – A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit British Columbia's Haida Gwaii archipelago region…
Quebec town is latest to consider letting kids play legally on streets
MONTREAL – There is a growing movement in Quebec to bring back the fun —…
Clickety clack, let’s look back: Typewriters return
For most of us, the clickety clack of a manual typewriter — or the gentler…
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More cameras, tight security at this year’s Calgary Stampede
CALGARY – There will be more security cameras, metal detectors and bag searches at this…
Average vet faces 32-week wait for benefits decision, double government target
OTTAWA – The long delays many veterans face when applying to the government for assistance…
‘Naive’ Canada shouldn’t believe Trump asked Xi about Kovrig, Spavor: China
OTTAWA – The Chinese government is accusing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of being naive in…
‘Laugh-in’ comedic actor Arte Johnson dies at 90
LOS ANGELES – Actor Arte Johnson, who won an Emmy for comedy sketch work on…
iN VIDEO: Military hardware at Lincoln Memorial for Trump’s big July 4
WASHINGTON – The military hardware is moving into place. So are the protesters. And, ever…
Controversial anti-abortion film ‘Unplanned’ to hit more than 24 Canadian theatres
TORONTO – A controversial American anti-abortion film is set to hit Canadian theatres soon, with…
‘My turn is over’: Canopy Growth’s co-CEO Bruce Linton out amid widening losses
TORONTO – Canopy Growth Corp.'s co-chief executive Bruce Linton, who grew the Canadian cannabis company…
Most fuel suppliers won’t release profit margin details to B.C. gas price probe
VANCOUVER – An impasse may be developing just days before hearings are set to begin…
Telus makes biggest change in its wireless pricing strategy in four years
VANCOUVER – Telus is the latest Canadian wireless provider to offer unlimited amounts of data…
Exotic cats kept in dark, dirty trailers seized from B.C. breeder
LITTLE FORT, B.C. – The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals…
Former skiers reach out-of-court deal with Alpine Canada in sex assault lawsuit
MONTREAL – Alpine Canada admitted Tuesday it had put its interests before those of three…