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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.
Midway RCMP ask for help to find missing woman
Midway RCMP are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 19-year-old woman. Danaejah…
Single-use plastic bags banned as next round of BC regulations kick in
Plastic shopping bags and other single-use products are no longer available at British Columbia stores…
‘Damn, so close’: UBC looks into professor’s social media after Trump rally shooting
The University of British Columbia says it is "aware" of a social media post that…
World’s rarest whale may have washed up on New Zealand beach, possibly shedding clues on species
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Spade-toothed whales are the world’s rarest, with no live sightings…
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On a sweltering weekend evening, beneath a clear blue sky, Donald Trump supporters in red…
Former Habs teammates Price and Weber heading to BC Hockey Hall of Fame
The player considered the greatest goaltender of his generation and one of the toughest, meanest,…
BC spent nearly $300K to promote program that many youth in need can’t access
A provincial program meant to provide income, housing and health support to youth aging out…
Canadian wildfire season close to 10-year average heading into peak summer months
OTTAWA – The remnants of Hurricane Beryl have brought flash floods and destruction to parts…
The gods must be angry: Mexico ‘cancels’ statue of Greek god Poseidon after dispute with local deity
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The gods must be angry — or just laughing at the…
BC wildfire crews battle blaze in ancient forest park with 1,000-year-old trees
British Columbia's wildfire service says crews are battling a 10-hectare blaze in a park that…
Trial of man accused of killing Kamloops brothers in Naramata resumes in Vancouver
The high-profile trial of a local man facing two counts of first-degree murder in relation…
BC premier says ‘zero per cent chance’ for no-prescription opioid suggestion
British Columbia Premier David Eby says there's a "zero per cent chance" the province will…
A stegosaurus nicknamed Apex will be auctioned in New York. Its remains show signs of arthritis
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UPDATE: Missing Kelowna man located
UPDATE: July 11, 2024 RCMP say a missing 41-year-old man, who was considered high risk,…
Shelley Duvall, star of ‘The Shining,’ ‘Popeye,’ dies at 75
Shelley Duvall, the intrepid, Texas-born movie star whose wide-eyed, winsome presence was a mainstay in…