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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.
A mammoth story: How the FBI helped Canada get back a pair of tusks
OTTAWA – A national museum will soon start to analyze a pair of mammoth tusks…
TRENDING NOW: Stuck porcupine gets a little help
A woman on her way home from work in Saskatchewan had an encounter with a…
‘What keeps me up at night’: Trump’s trade czar explains hawkish moves on China
WASHINGTON – It was President Donald Trump who announced a broad trade offensive against China…
North American markets plunge as Trump moves to impose China tariffs
North American markets closed down sharply Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump stoked fears of…
UPDATE: Vernon RCMP arrest man wanted for assault
UPDATE: 10:06 a.m. April 23, 2018 VERNON – A man wanted by Vernon RCMP on…
Lead Trump lawyer in Russia probe leaves in legal shake-up
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump's lead lawyer in the special counsel's Russia investigation has resigned…
B.C. announces rebates, conditions for liquefied natural gas projects
VICTORIA – British Columbia is offering new conditions and rebates for liquefied natural gas projects…
Winter won’t give up on high elevation highways in Southern Interior
Environment Canada is already warning about the nasty weather expected on highways through mountain passes…
Celine Dion cancels more shows, says she needs ‘minimally invasive’ ear surgery
Celine Dion has cancelled a string of shows between March 27 and April 18 due…
Starbucks offers sparkling Crystal Ball Frappucino for buzz
NEW YORK – Starbucks, thirsty for some social media magic, is releasing its latest sugary…
Can Zuckerberg’s media blitz take the pressure off Facebook?
NEW YORK – In the wake of a privacy scandal involving a Trump-connected data-mining firm,…
NAFTA: U.S. says auto irritant nearly solved, other snags remain
WASHINGTON – The United States has confirmed a breakthrough in the NAFTA negotiations unlocking a…
Liberals told to be careful as feds prepare to consult on plan to combat racism
OTTAWA – The Trudeau Liberals are wading carefully into a national dialogue on combating racism…
TRENDING NOW: Please give the parrot some ice cream
This hilarious parrot wants ice cream. In fact, it's the only thing this demanding bird…
B.C. university develops program to help kids cope with overdose crisis
NANAIMO, B.C. – Prof. Teri Derksen says an unforgettable image of children playing overdose games…
B.C. vows to reduce surgical wait times for hip and knee replacements
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's premier says the province will address long wait lists for hip…
Association reviews search data for new clues in open cases in B.C. Interior
KAMLOOPS, B.C. – Members of a volunteer search and rescue organization are reviewing what they…
Transportation Safety Board to probe cause of smoky WestJet flight in B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. – Investigators with the Transportation Safety Board are being sent to Vancouver Island…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’ is cheer-at-the-screen fun
OPINION At the end of the monsters-versus-robots flick "Pacific Rim," a breach at the…
No opting out: Canadians to get emergency alerts on their phones soon
TORONTO – Canada's wireless providers are preparing for a looming update to the National Public…
Winter conditions expected on Interior high elevation highways
It may be spring according to the calendar but winter isn’t giving up on upper…
UPDATE: RCMP locate missing Kelowna woman
UPDATE: 9:28 a.m. March 21, 2018 KELOWNA – RCMP say a missing 57-year-old Kelowna woman…
Just For Laughs sold to Howie Mandel and U.S. company ICM Partners
MONTREAL – Just For Laughs has been sold to an investor group led by Canadian-born…
VIDEO: Austin bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in
ROUND ROCK, Texas – The suspect in the deadly bombings that terrorized Austin blew himself…