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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.
Via Rail website derails for youth trying to buy pass for unlimited rides in July
TORONTO – "High demand" derailed sales of a $150 youth pass for unlimited travel across…
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association now opposes the declawing of cats
The Canadian Veterinary Medical Association has strengthened its stand against declawing domestic cats, saying the…
It’s not EU, it’s me: UK files for EU divorce after 44 years
LONDON – Britain filed for divorce from the European Union on Wednesday, with fond words…
Okanagan College program brings training within reach for Princeton students
Aging populations and retirements among baby boomer health care workers could spell a shortage of…
District of Peachland council highlights
DRIVEWAY ACCESS PERMITS Council adopted the following Driveway Access Permit Bylaws: Driveway Access Bylaw No.…
Highlights of March 27 Kelowna city council meeting
Marina at the Eldorado Council approved a development permit for the form and character of…
Possible traffic disruptions this Sunday on West Kelowna waterfront
Mountain Equipment Co-op will be hosting its Road Race One on West Kelowna’s waterfront this…
Multiple Central Okangan SAR calls for stranded motorists, stuck in the snow
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue volunteer members are enjoying the spring weather along with their…
Lions Hall transferred to City of West Kelowna
Mayor Doug Findlater and members of West Kelowna Council are pleased to announce that negotiations…
Changing with ‘modem’ times
The City of Kelowna is asking for feedback about its website starting today at getinvolved.kelowna.ca.…
Trudeau says child care budget plan ‘huge’ as critics call it overselling
OTTAWA – The federal Liberals are putting on a political press to sell their child-care…
Trudeau gets called a scumbag at Winnipeg news conference
WINNIPEG – Justin Trudeau's news conference at a Winnipeg daycare was interrupted by a protester…
Date change for motionball Marathon of Sport Kelowna
The popular local sporting event benefiting Special Olympic athletes — motionball Marathon of Sport —…
RDCO Financial Plan Approved
The Regional Board has adopted the Five-Year Financial Plan for 2017 – 2021. The 2017…
Blazers outscore Rockets in WHL playoff action
KAMLOOPS – The Kamloops Blazers defeated the Kelowna Rockets 4-1 last night, March 28, at…
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 phone aims to dispel the Note 7 debacle
NEW YORK – Samsung seems to be playing it safe with its first major smartphone…
USA Hockey, women reach agreement; seek growth for sport
Just three days before hosting the world championships, USA Hockey and the women's national team…
Trump, in break from other world leaders, digs in on coal
WASHINGTON – Declaring an end to what he's called "the war on coal," President Donald…
Ottawa’s pot plan sparks enforcement concern at provincial level
OTTAWA – The federal government's plan to make Canada the first G7 country to legalize…
Chummy east Vancouver crow faces lengthy recovery after suspected beating
VANCOUVER – The east Vancouver crow that is celebrated for his gregarious antics will remain…
‘Tough as nails’: Brother of Mark McMorris shares photo of injured snowboarder
VANCOUVER – There were tubes in Mark McMorris's nose and bruises around his left eye…
B.C. wetlands grow with land purchase by conservation groups
OLIVER, B.C. – A parcel of land in a birder's paradise in British Columbia's Okanagan…
Robin Hood brand of flour recalled for possible E. coli contamination
OTTAWA – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is issuing a recall for the Robin Hood…
Canadian ship involved in massive cocaine bust in international waters
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A Royal Canadian Navy vessel was involved in an international anti-drug…