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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.
Canada defends Spengler Cup title with 3-0 victory over Switzerland
AVOS, Switzerland – Kevin Poulin made 36 saves for the shutout as Canada beat Switzerland…
Kelowna Rockets edge visiting Victoria Royals in shootout
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Victoria Royals 3-2 in a shootout on Saturday…
Howden scores twice as Canada routs Denmark 8-0 to win Group A at world juniors
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Goaltender Carter Hart walked out to the concourse at KeyBank Center and…
West Kelowna Warriors swept in weekend series in Trail
TRAIL – The West Kelowna Warriors surrendered three first period goals and couldn’t come back…
Community hosts candlelight vigil for sisters found dead in Oak Bay, B.C.
OAK BAY, B.C. – The moonlight cast a shimmering glow on the ocean as hundreds…
Aurora Cannabis purchases 450,000 shares, or 1.8%, of CanniMed Therapeutics
TORONTO – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX:ACB) says it has purchased 450,000 common shares of CanniMed…
Year’s box office drops, still third highest gross in history
LOS ANGELES – After two consecutive record-breaking years at the domestic box office, 2017 was…
New economic protests in Tehran challenge Iran’s government
TEHRAN, Iran – A wave of spontaneous protests over Iran's weak economy swept into Tehran…
Molson Coors recalling collectible NHL beer glasses; 8 injuries reported
TORONTO – Molson Coors Canada is recalling approximately 215,000 limited edition NHL beer glasses after…
Extreme cold to test New Year’s revelers; some events iced
Dress in layers, lay off the booze and bring some hand warmers. Those are some…
Montreal La Presse publishes final print edition as part of shift to digital
Montreal's La Presse has published its final print edition after more than 133 years. The…
‘Swatting’ prank led to police shooting unarmed Kansas man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Police and the FBI are investigating whether an argument over an…
How to avoid spreading illness during the holiday season
KELOWNA – Interior Health is asking people to make an effort to avoid spreading communicable…
Ringo Starr, Bee Gee Barry Gibb tapped as British knights
LONDON – A Beatle and a Bee Gee are among the celebrated citizens who have…
UPDATE: Snowfall warnings ended for Coquihalla and Connector; travel advisories remain
It appears the worst is over on the mountain pass highways in the Interior. The…
Two-time defending champion Canada beats Mountfield HK 5-2 in Spengler Cup semi
DAVOS, Switzerland – Canada defeated Mountfield HK 5-2 in semifinal play Saturday at the Spengler…
B.C. warns public that feeding wild moose, deer can be more harmful than hunger
VICTORIA – As the snow builds up across British Columbia, the government is warning people…
Three lessons from Canada’s shootout loss to the U.S. at the world juniors
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Kieffer Bellows and Brady Tkachuk scored in the shootout as the United…
Child rep collects documents after sisters’ deaths, no decision on investigation
VANCOUVER – British Columbia's child and youth representative says his office has begun to collect…
UPDATE: Tens of thousands still without power after Fraser Valley ice storms
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Tens of thousands of people in the Fraser Valley are still without…
B.C. court rules American Indigenous man has right to hunt in Canada
NELSON, B.C. – An American Indigenous man's right to hunt in Canada has been upheld…
Most popular baby names in B.C. in 2017 include Benjamin and Olivia
VICTORIA – The name Benjamin is poised to become the most popular moniker for boys…
Sue Grafton, writer of popular ‘alphabet’ mysteries, dies
LOS ANGELES – Sue Grafton, author of the bestselling "alphabet series" of mystery novels, has…
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
SAN FRANCISCO – Apple apologized for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it said…