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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.
Liberal government introduces measures to update Canada’s family laws
OTTAWA – The federal government introduced new family-law legislation Tuesday aimed at helping families settle…
Ariana Grande sends love to fans on Manchester anniversary
LONDON – Ariana Grande shared a message of hope with fans Tuesday as dignitaries, survivors,…
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Pot-laced snacks brought to same elementary school on two occasions, cops say
OSHAWA, Ont. – An Ontario police force is hoping to educate parents after kids brought…
VIDEO: For the first time in 226 years, woman to lead the NYSE
NEW YORK – The New York Stock Exchange for the first time in its 226-year…
VIDEO: Trump suggests summit with North Korea’s Kim could be delayed
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump suggested Tuesday that a planned historic meeting with North Korea's…
B.C. files constitutional challenge of Alberta’s fuel restriction law
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government has launched a lawsuit and is prepared to ask…
Black bear kills dog that jumped out car window in Jasper National Park
JASPER, Alta. – A black bear is being watched in Jasper National Park after it…
Prince Harry, Meghan at first royal event as newlyweds
LONDON – Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, on Tuesday attended their first…
WestJet Airlines and pilots resume contract negotiations in Calgary
CALGARY – WestJet Airlines Ltd. says contract negotiations with its pilots resumed Monday in Calgary.…
Notley to skip premiers conference so she can focus on pipeline deal
EDMONTON – There won't be any fireworks between the premiers of Alberta and British Columbia…
Majority of flood evacuation orders lifted in Boundary region of B.C.
GRAND FORKS, B.C. – The majority of residents in British Columbia's Boundary region who were…
UPDATE: RCMP say body of missing Kelowna man found in Kamloops
UPDATE: 12:08 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2018 KELOWNA – RCMP say human remains found along…
New flood warnings for southern Interior, as military arrives
VANCOUVER – Heavy rain in southern British Columbia has eased but concerns about flooding remain…
Passenger jet crashes near Havana with at least 110 aboard
HAVANA – A Cuban-operated airliner with at least 110 people on board crashed into a…
Expected morel mushroom bounty prompts regulation from B.C. First Nation
CACHE CREEK, B.C. – Devastating wildfires in British Columbia's southern Interior last summer have created…
UPDATE: Gunman opens fire in Texas high school, killing up to 10
SANTA FE, Texas – At least one gunman opened fire at a Houston-area high school…
MOVIE REVIEW: Insane as ever, ‘Deadpool 2’ doesn’t disappoint
OPINION At a recent screening of "Deadpool 2," the audience didn't get up when the…
North Okanagan RCMP ask for help to find missing woman
VERNON – RCMP are asking for the public’s help to locate a missing Ashton Creek…
Charles to walk Markle down the aisle at royal wedding
WINDSOR, England – The future king of England will walk Meghan Markle down the aisle…
Paul Bernardo to stand trial on weapon possession charge
NAPANEE, Ont. – Convicted killer Paul Bernardo will stand trial in October on a weapon…
Humboldt Broncos honoured at the opening ceremony of the Memorial Cup
REGINA – As a rendition of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" rang through the speakers at Mosaic…
Prices at the pump headed higher as long weekend brings out Canadian drivers
CALGARY – Motorists in many parts of Canada are expected to see rising gasoline prices…
B.C. heading to court in Alberta to stop fuel restriction law, may seek damages
VICTORIA – Tensions over the Trans Mountain pipeline increased Thursday with British Columbia announcing plans…