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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.
Federal trade tribunal says barriers must remain on dumped U.S. drywall imports
CALGARY – Higher construction costs across Western Canada, including in fire-ravaged Fort McMurray, Alta., stand…
Conservative MP Lisa Raitt sets sights on leadership rivals O’Leary, Leitch
OTTAWA – Gambling that Canadian Conservatives will reject Donald Trump-style politics, Tory leadership candidate Lisa…
Free salt! Icy sidewalks inspire rush on supplies at fire halls in Vancouver
VANCOUVER – Free salt has become a hot commodity in Vancouver as some residents clamour…
UPDATE: Highway 97 south of Penticton reopens following crash
PENTICTON – A two-vehicle crash closed Highway 97 in both directions south of Penticton for…
Military veteran, three family members found shot dead in rural Nova Scotia home
UPPER BIG TRACADIE, N.S. – An Afghanistan war veteran and three females, including his wife,…
Four epic races coming to the Okanagan in 2017 in support of youth outdoor recreation programs
PENTICTON – The Elevation Series, comprised of four outdoor races, is coming to the Okanagan…
Canadian man fighting ISIS in Syria has been killed, Kurdish group says
A Kurdish group says a Canadian man fighting Islamic State militants in Syria has been…
Alberta man who killed two seniors didn’t have rights violated in jail: judge
EDMONTON – A judge is questioning the credibility of a man convicted of killing two…
UBC president ‘deeply regrets’ cancellation of John Furlong speech
VANCOUVER – University of British Columbia president Santa Ono has issued an apology for the…
Case of pilot facing impaired charge shocks aviation expert
CALGARY – A veteran aviation safety expert says the case of a pilot allegedly passed…
Oldest known member of southern B.C. killer whale pod believed dead
VANCOUVER – The death of a whale considered the oldest in the West Coast's southern…
B.C. government reviews homeowner grants amid rising property assessments
VICTORIA – With some British Columbia homeowners facing big increases in their property-value assessments the…
Seniors holiday lunch supports Okanagan YMCA kids and families
KELOWNA – The Missionwood Retirement Resort recently held their annual Gift of Giving Luncheon for…
Ballet Kelowna partners with seasoned and emerging western artists to bring mesmerizing ‘150 Moves’ to Kelowna audiences
KELOWNA – Ballet Kelowna leaps into Canada’s Sesquicentennial with the presentation of 150 Moves, a…
Kelowna Fire Department Christmas tree chipping for charity
KELOWNA – Residents can take their Christmas trees to be chipped at Kelowna Fire Hall…
Home of Tomorrow in Kelowna demonstrates energy efficiency
KELOWNA – Recent EnerGuide testing has shown the Home of Tomorrow, one of two homes…
40th Anniversary of Kelowna Regional Transit
KELOWNA – 2017 marks the 40th anniversary of Kelowna Regional Transit and the launch of…
Canadian woman killed in Istanbul attack identified: reports
TORONTO – Global Affairs Canada has confirmed the Canadian woman killed in an attack on…
Food trends for 2017: Filipino fare, fancy mocktails, vegetable innovations
TORONTO – Filipino food, fancy fizzes, twists on traditional Jewish mainstays and artisanal jerky are…
Home decor trends for 2017 are all about ease, comfort
Decor trends take us on a little emotional journey every season. Some speak to how…
The dictionary folk at Merriam-Webster sum up 2016: surreal
NEW YORK – Was 2016 a dream or a nightmare? Try something in between: "surreal,"…
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Sing’ sings along, with humour and poignancy
One can imagine the pitch meeting: It's "American Idol," but animated, and everyone's an animal.…
Emma, Olivia, Oliver and Ethan favoured names for B.C. babies
VICTORIA – Oliver has climbed to the front of list for names of baby boys…
Set a new goal for 2017 with the Okanagan College Campus Run
KELOWNA – Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, early bird registration is open to…