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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.
Merritt bull rider Ty Pozzobon dead at 25
MERRITT, B.C. – Canadian bull rider Ty Pozzobon of Merritt, B.C., has died at age…
How does Kelowna and Central Okanagan stand up against other regions in North America?
KELOWNA – The Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission’s (COEDC) Okanagan Young Professionals Collective (OYP) is…
Cathy Jones in Stranger to Hard Work coming to Penticton
The Penticton and District Community Arts Council is proud to present Cathy Jones (star of…
10,000 more ways to help Kelowna children
KELOWNA – This past Sunday, Jan. 8, Melcor Developments Ltd. presented the YMCA Strong Kids…
Kelowna Chamber to host Women of Wine luncheon
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an exciting Women of Wine…
Okanagan Rail Trail donation from TELUS
Telus is helping to support development of the Okanagan Rail Trail, the nearly 50 km…
Check out the new Central Okanagan regional parks guide
Find out what’s happening in our Regional Parks with the new Winter-Spring edition of ‘Your…
Salvation Army Christmas Campaign surpasses goal in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – On November 17, 2016, The Salvation Army Central Okanagan set an ambitious Christmas…
Alumnus comes home to Okanagan College for student-produced concerts
KELOWNA – Up and coming country music star Ben Klick will be bringing his high-energy,…
Make 2017 the year to explore your creativity at the Kelowna Art Gallery
KELOWNA – The Kelowna Art Gallery invites Okanagan residents to invest in their creativity this…
RCMP have man in custody for attempted murder after stabbing in Kelowna
KELOWNA – An argument escalated into a fight early Sunday morning, and now a man…
MOVIE REVIEW: Wilson’s words sing in Washington’s ‘Fences’
OPINION The blue music of "Fences" sings with a ferocious beauty in Denzel Washington's…
Fentanyl seized in Vernon drug bust; 19 people charged
VERNON – An undercover RCMP investigation at the end of 2016 ended with 19 people…
B.C. ups homeowner grant by a third as property assessment values skyrocket
VANCOUVER – Relief is on the way for homeowners in British Columbia facing a jump…
U2 to play full ‘Joshua Tree’ album on stadium tour
LOS ANGELES – U2 will play the entirety of its classic 1987 album "The Joshua…
VIDEO: Streep, Trump trade barbs amid actress’ Globes speech
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. – Meryl Streep's acceptance speech after receiving a lifetime achievement award at…
YMCA Employment Programs create bright future for Kelowna youth
KELOWNA – Finding a job isn't always easy; especially for those who are new to…
Space heaters identified as cause of Vancouver fire that claimed toddler’s life
VANCOUVER – Vancouver fire officials believe space heaters caused a fire that killed a two-and-a-half-year-old…
B.C. couple entrapped by police in terror plot don’t need peace bond: defence
VANCOUVER – Crown lawyers in British Columbia are trying to use a peace bond hearing…
No damage as 5.1 magnitude earthquake recorded in the ocean west of B.C.
VANCOUVER – An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1 has been recorded in the Pacific…
TRENDING NOW: How to make The Big Kahuna
Remember The Big Kahuna Burger from Quentin Tarantino's classic film Pulp Fiction? Every wonder how…
New app makes dog license renewal in Central Okanagan quick and easy
It’s easier for dog owners in the Central Okanagan to save when they purchase or…
UBC Okanagan researchers suggest quality guidelines for using recycled water
KELOWNA – A UBC Okanagan research team has investigated the potential reuse of municipal wastewater…
Living close to high-traffic roadway raises dementia risk, study suggests
TORONTO – People who live in close proximity to high-traffic roadways appear to have a…