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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.
Nebraska to announce decision on Keystone XL pipeline
LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska regulators are set to decide Monday whether to approve or deny…
Abbotsford police officer remembered for his kindness, humour
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The chief of the Abbotsford, B.C., police department says an oily blackness…
UPDATE: Mugabe still Zimbabwe president despite pressure to quit now
HARARE, Zimbabwe – Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe on Sunday defied calls to quit immediately, saying…
One person was killed in an accident during training at CFB Shilo
OTTAWA – The Canadian military has launched an investigation after a reservist died during a…
Longtime country singer, songwriter Mel Tillis dies
NASHVILLE – Mel Tillis, the affable longtime country star who wrote hits for Kenny Rogers,…
Smoke you see in Okanagan may not be an emergency
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Fire Department is appealing to the public not to call 911…
Heavy snow expected on Interior mountain passes today
A dump of snow is expected over high elevation highways in the Interior this afternoon…
West Kelowna Warriors double-up on Spruce Kings in PG
PRINCE GEORGE – The West Kelowna Warriors used a three-goal third period and a 29-save…
Vancouver Giants outshoot Kelowna Rockets in Langley
The Vancouver Giants defeated the Kelowna Rockets 6-1 on Saturday night, Nov. 18, at the…
Ann Wedgeworth, known for ‘Three’s Company’ role, dies at 83
NEW YORK – Actress Ann Wedgeworth, who gained fame on film and Broadway before taking…
Rare Grateful Dead items up for auction
RENO, Nev. – The widow of the Grateful Dead's longtime lawyer is auctioning off treasures…
NATO hires Canadian as special representative on women, peace on security
HALIFAX – The secretary general of NATO has chosen a Canadian to handle the alliance's…
Thousands expected at memorial for fallen police officer in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – The streets of Abbotsford, B.C., will be lined with blue on Sunday…
Argentina steps up search for missing submarine with 44 crew
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Argentina's Navy said Saturday it was ramping up the search for…
U.S. nuclear commander says he would resist ‘illegal’ order from Trump
HALIFAX – The top commander of U.S. nuclear forces says he would push back if…
UPDATE: David Cassidy in hospital with organ failure
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – "Partridge Family" star David Cassidy has been hospitalized in Florida with…
U.S. releases list reflecting tougher NAFTA negotiating positions
MEXICO CITY – The United States has published an updated list of NAFTA negotiating objectives…
Giddy Zimbabweans gather in capital to march against Mugabe
HARARE, Zimbabwe – In a euphoric gathering that just days ago would have drawn a…
Trump delays new policy on importing elephant parts
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said Friday he's delaying a new policy allowing the body…
Review board orders B.C. man who killed kids to remain in custody
VANCOUVER – A panel has decided against changing custodial conditions for a British Columbia man…
West Kelowna Warriors stumble in loss to Penticton Vees
The West Kelowna Warriors didn’t have much go their way in an 11-3 loss to…
Kelowna Rockets end home stand with win over Lethbridge
The Kelowna Rockets defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes 7-4 last night, Nov. 17, at Prospera Place…
AC/DC founding member Malcolm Young dead at 64
NEW YORK – Malcolm Young, the rhythm guitarist and guiding force behind the bawdy hard…
RCMP investigation at B.C. ice rink continues one month after fatal leak
FERNIE, B.C. – There's no word on when residents of the southeastern B.C., community of…