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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.
The technological frontier: New forensic tests helping to solve cold cases
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A look at the cost of Syrian refugee resettlement, by the numbers
OTTAWA – In November, the Liberal government unveiled a program to resettle 25,000 Syrian refugees…
Police dog tracks down suspected Kelowna pickup thieves
KELOWNA – A pair of suspected pickup truck thieves are cooling their heels behind bars…
Poorly paid South African crews helping fight Fort McMurray fire going home early
EDMONTON – A group that employs 300 South African firefighters on loan to Alberta to…
UPDATE: Moncton man who went missing visiting Kelowna area located
UPDATE: 8:39 A.M., JUNE 16, 2016 RCMP say the Moncton man who went missing in…
B.C. premier sheds personal silence to help fight sexual violence
VANCOUVER – British Columbia Premier Christy Clark has revealed an intensely personal story behind a…
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TRENDING NOW: Playing the drums in a traffic jam
Stuck in traffic? Why not pull out a drum kit and serenade your fellow travellers.…
Don Cherry agrees to multi-year deal to return to ‘Hockey Night in Canada’
TORONTO – Don Cherry is returning to "Hockey Night in Canada" next season. The 82-year-old…
Final arguments begin in B.C. terrorism trial with focus on ‘spiritual guidance’
VANCOUVER – The lawyer for a man found guilty of plotting to bomb the British…
TRENDING NOW: Mercedes blocks ambulance in emergency
Dash cam footage appears to show the driver of a Mercedes Benz convertible intentionally blocking…
Jury hears love triangle led to shooting death of Salmon Arm man
KAMLOOPS – A Kamloops jury has heard that a volatile love triangle led to the…
OBITUARY: The Honourable Leonard Stephen Marchand Sr., B.Sc., M.Sc., LL.D. (Hon.), P.C., O.C., O.B.C.
It is with deepest sadness that the Marchand family announces the peaceful passing of the…
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KELOWNA – A Kelowna woman was seriously injured after being hit by a pickup truck…
Crash south of Penticton sends one person to hospital
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One year later: Widow talks about healing after the death of Edmonton officer
EDMONTON – The widow of an Edmonton police officer killed one year ago says she's…
Northbound lane closure on Pandosy Street
KELOWNA- Beginning Monday, June 6 until Friday, June 17, there are planned closures of Pandosy…
UBC Okanagan celebrates graduates and student accomplishment
KELOWNA – After a year of celebration at UBC Okanagan, the last hurrah takes place…
Falcon Ridge water quality advisory rescinded
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – A Water Quality Advisory has been rescinded for residents served by the…
Federal justice minister’s warnings against medical assisted dying legal void don’t tell full story
OTTAWA – Jody Wilson-Raybould likes to cite the case of E.F. when she warns of…
Former Mount Cashel residents argue church corporation liable for alleged abuse
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What is being called the Godzilla of gators was videotaped taking a casual stroll across…
Calgary Muslim community remembers Muhammad Ali as great ambassador of the religion
CALGARY – Members of Calgary's Muslim community remembered Muhammad Ali on Sunday as a great…
No escorted temporary absences for man convicted in Jane Creba slaying
TORONTO – A man convicted of second-degree murder in the shocking slaying of a Toronto…