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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.
Trump blasts release of 2005 tax form, reporter’s account
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump earned $153 million and paid $36.5 million in income taxes…
B.C. home sales ‘typical’ for February but far short of February 2016
VANCOUVER – Home sales across British Columbia in February were typical for the month, according…
Ottawa’s recovery plan for West Coast’s endangered orcas criticized as too weak
The federal government has released a recovery plan for an endangered population of killer whales…
US Congress urges get-tough approach with Canada in hearing for Trump trade pick
WASHINGTON – In a possible preview of upcoming NAFTA negotiations, U.S. lawmakers Tuesday urged a…
TRENDING NOW: New Doctor Who trailer is out
Season 10 of Doctor Who is scheduled to begin in April and the excitement is…
Professor studying ghost hunters says they offer peace, closure to clients
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia professor researching ghost hunters, UFO enthusiasts and Sasquatch searchers says…
Canadian sex-toy maker settles US intimate data lawsuit for $5 million
A Canadian vibrator maker accused of secretly tracking the intimate habits of thousands of its…
RCMP needs help naming their 13 new police puppies; name must begin with K
INNISFAIL, Alta. – Mounties need help to name their new puppies. The Name the Puppy…
B.C. economy to grow more slowly over next two years: Central 1 Credit Union
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia credit union says the province's economy will remain strong through…
Aboard the Pendozi
WEST KELOWNA – Nine Professional Okanagan Artists to welcome you at the West Kelowna Yacht…
Mudslide closes Highway 97A south of Sicamous
SICAMOUS – Highway 97A between Enderby and Sicamous is closed in both directions following a…
Okanagan College campus relay paves way for alumnus’ running career
For Jeff Vogt, the starting line for two big passions in life – becoming an…
‘Big Bang Theory’ gets spinoff about Sheldon’s early years
LOS ANGELES – "The Big Bang Theory" is getting a spinoff about genius Sheldon's early…
Street sweeping to begin this week in Kelowna
Street sweeping crews will begin clearing and cleaning streets and sidewalks this week. Due to…
TD Bank allegations raise ‘serious concerns,’ says banking ombudsman
TORONTO – The head of Canada's main financial services ombudsman says allegations about aggressive sales…
Pressure mounts on Sen. Don Meredith to resign over sex relationship with teen
OTTAWA – The chorus of voices calling on Sen. Don Meredith to resign in the…
Government acted ‘within hours’ of website security breach, say officials
OTTAWA – A security breach at Statistics Canada's main website prompted the government to shut…
Scotiabank funds $2-million cybersecurity and financial data initiative at UBC Okanagan
UBC is poised to accelerate cybersecurity and financial risk research in Canada and beyond, thanks…
Calling all artists within Interior Health Authority
Interior Health (IH) is looking to the public for quality original art to help create…
B.C. premier pledges action for workers forced to wear high heels on the job
VANCOUVER – Legislation that would make it illegal to require women to wear high heels…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man located
UPDATE: 11:53 a.m., Monday, March 13, 2017 KELOWNA – RCMP say the 52-year-old man who…
The pair that silently keeps the Kelowna Rockets ship afloat
KELOWNA – For the Kelowna Rockets there are two rather unsung heroes that (mostly) quietly…
Cetacean ban at Vancouver Aquarium was public’s will: park board commissioner
VANCOUVER – The unexplained deaths of two belugas at the Vancouver Aquarium last fall were…
U.S., Canada ‘perplexed’ about migrant surge into Canada, Kelly says
OTTAWA – Most of the migrants who recently made the difficult journey across the border…