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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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WASHINGTON – The FBI failed to notify scores of U.S. officials that Russian hackers were…
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Bad weather hampers search for plane missing on flight from Penticton
PENTICTON – A search is underway in the Rocky Mountains for a single-engine aircraft that…
Highway 1 to Lower Mainland partially reopens in both directions days after mudslides
VANCOUVER – Another lane has been reopened along a busy stretch of Highway 1 between…
‘Glee’ actress accused of domestic battery on husband
CHESAPEAKE, W.Va. – An actress on the former hit show "Glee" has been charged with…
Trudeau calls on men to help end violence against women
TORONTO – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says men must do more to put an end…
Be ready for strong winds in southern Interior
If forecasters are correct, it’s going to start getting really windy late this afternoon in…
Bali volcano dusts resorts in ash; Lombok airport closes
KARANGASEM, Indonesia – A volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali has rumbled to life…
Man who survived Las Vegas shooting killed in hit-and-run
LAS VEGAS – A man who survived the Oct. 1 mass shooting that killed 58…
Snowfall warning for Coquihalla Highway
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Rance Howard, actor dad of director Ron Howard, dies at 89
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Opioid prescriptions up across country, but daily doses dispensed down: report
TORONTO – The overall number of prescriptions for opioids has increased over the last five…
UBC develops new technique to identify unwanted animal products in ground beef
VANCOUVER – The University of British Columbia has good news for anyone who's been a…
Agreement in principle reached in class action against government alleging LGBTQ discrimination
OTTAWA – A lawyer says a group of people seeking to sue the government over…
Several arrests in Quebec City near duelling right-wing and anti-fascist rallies
QUEBEC – Tensions flared during rival demonstrations by right-wing and anti-fascist groups in Quebec City…
Grey Cup roster causing Stampeders coach Dickenson a little stress
OTTAWA – The final practice is over and gameplans have been set but it's hardly…
Canadian screen industry to ‘move speedily’ on drafting new code of conduct
TORONTO – Groups representing Canada's screen and stage talent say they feel a sense of…
South Okanagan indigenous leaders honoured with environmental award
PENTICTON – Two First Nations leaders from Penticton have been chosen to receive a high-profile…
Convicted child abductor Randall Hopley still at risk to reoffend: parole board
VANCOUVER – A convicted child abductor will stay behind bars after a parole board determined…
Canada’s McMorris returns to slopes with big air gold after devastating crash
BEIJING – Regina's Mark McMorris made his triumphant reutrn to the slopes on Saturday, winning…