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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.
New book explores motivating a diverse workforce
Are Millennials lazy, entitled narcissists who crave recognition, demand attention and refuse to be managed?…
Upgrades coming to Ethel Street and Saucier Avenue
Construction of Phase 3 of the Ethel Street Active Transportation Corridor and utility upgrades on…
Big White Ski Resort partners with People in Motion to support families with disabilities
This Saturday, Feb. 25, Big White Ski Resort, in partnership with People in Motion Kelowna,…
Highlights of Feb. 20 Kelowna city council meeting
Okanagan College growth and development Council received a presentation from Okanagan College President Jim Hamilton…
Seven Earth-size worlds found orbiting star; could hold life
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. – For the first time ever, astronomers have discovered seven Earth-size planets…
Young North Westside Firefighter receives scholarship
An 18-year old North Westside Firefighter has been awarded a scholarship for his outstanding work…
An evening with three Canadian authors at Okanagan College
Nationally acclaimed poet Judith Pond from Calgary will join two emerging homegrown talents for an…
B.C. budget cuts are a strategic ‘bang for the buck,’ Clark
BURNABY, B.C. – Premier Christy Clark says her government considered cutting the provincial sales tax,…
‘Vote no on everything!’: How U.S. Democrats are undergoing a Tea Party moment
WASHINGTON – Angry crowds vow to block the president at every turn. Partisans threaten the…
Efforts to revise NAFTA will include all three member countries, Freeland says
TORONTO – All three NAFTA members will be at the table whenever talks to revise…
Sub-zero styles create frosty fun at Yukon frozen-hair competition
WHITEHORSE – Think of the frost fairy on a really bad hair day. Those are…
Case of accused in Quebec City mosque shootings to resume March 30
QUEBEC – The case of the man charged with murder in last month's mosque shootings…
UBC Okanagan students give up Reading Week to give back
Last week, UBC Okanagan students once again generously volunteered their time to help local charities…
Big White Ski Resort to host third annual TELUS Kelowna Cup
Big White Ski Resort is preparing to once again host the anticipated third annual TELUS…
Kelowna artist Katie Brennan offers rare studio sale
Kelowna artist, Katie Brennan, will be having a once in a lifetime studio sale on…
West Kelowna traffic delays due to Boucherie drainage project
Motorists are advised that single-lane traffic may be in effect beginning this week as crews…
Broad tax breaks, targeted spending increases in B.C. pre-election budget
VICTORIA – British Columbia's government is staking its re-election on a nearly $1 billion cut…
Supporter of amateur and professional sports speaks at UBC Okanagan breakfast event
Doug Mitchell, a man who has played professional football, triumphed in amateur sports, and has…
One week to save on 2017 Central Okanagan dog licenses
Tuesday, Feb. 28 is the deadline for dog owners in the Central Okanagan to save.…
B.C. man convicted of promoting hate against Jews loses court fight
QUESNEL, B.C. – A British Columbia man convicted by a jury of wilfully promoting hatred…
Okanagan Basin Water Board pushes province to make invasive mussels a priority
As the Okanagan Basin Water Board (OBWB) watches the fall-out of the discovery of invasive…
Teen handed probation for directing sexualized truth or dare game at Oliver foster home
CONTENT ADVISORY PENTICTON – A teenage girl won't spend time behind bars after admitting that…
TSB warns air travellers of importance of seatbelts after severe turbulence incident
TORONTO – The Transportation Safety Board warned air travellers of the importance of wearing seatbelts…
Searchers find missing Alberta snowmobiler safe near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE – A 48-year-old Alberta man has been found tired and disoriented, but otherwise OK,…